Today at 18:08:11 - The first six months' performance by KWV since its unbundling shows growth of 12.3% in sales volumes, with the South African market being the strongest performer at 14.1% revenue growth.

Today at 22:38:12 - Malema's combination of stupidity, greed and arrogance make him a man to be feared.

Today at 16:32:05 - Strauss-Kahn says the budget was inline with what is needed.

Today at 16:16:19 - Resolution is the only blue chip stock below 111th position.

Today at 16:11:29 - But is not investigating competition between banks.

Today at 15:30:41 - What the new tax dispensation means for you.

Today at 15:06:40 - Sprott Asset Management's Chief Investment Strategist believes gold could gain another 30% this year this year as a greater proportion of the public realizes the degree of difficulty that sovereign de ...

Today at 14:15:29 - Negative cash flow, billions in fund outflows and dropping new business margins.

Today at 14:13:14 - That fiscal and monetary intervention has so far saved the day as economic growth is clearly rising.

Today at 19:54:00 - Prices of South African coal cargoes are expected to average $81.30 a tonne during 2010, according to a survey of 12 coal producers, traders and end-users attending an industry event in Mumbai this we ...

Today at 19:25:00 - South Africa's mines minister said on today China had shown strong interest in investing in the country's mining sector and reassured investors there were no plans to nationalise mines.

Today at 18:26:00 - Volkswagen South Africa has had a windfall. The Eastern Cape-based company has secured export contracts worth R10-billion to export new Polo models and engines.

Today at 14:53:00 - Inflation targeting is the right policy for South Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said today. IMF managing director, Dominique Straus-Kahn, said the policy, however, had to be used "flex ...

Today at 14:20:00 - Trade conditions improved strongly in February, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Trade Activity Index which reflects current trade conditions. The index returned to po ...

Today at 18:44:00 - Inflation targeting is the right policy for South Africa, the International Monetary Fund says.

Today at 17:29:00 - Absa Capital has made a high-profile appointment by securing the services of Andrew McNulty to head its newly-established equities research division.

Today at 16:13:00 - A few determined investors have pushed Paladin Capital - holding group PSG's preferred investment vehicle - markedly higher.

Today at 16:03:00 - A recent court ruling in Namibia may be the reason why South African authorities have put brakes on plans to ban labour broking.

Today at 15:28:00 - JSE-listed financial services group Metropolitan will use some of its R2bn in excess capital to buy back its own shares.

Today at 15:20:00 - Merafe Resources CEO Steve Phiri will step down at the end of March to become CEO of Royal Bafokeng Holdings' new platinum company.

Today at 17:18:29 - British manufacturing output unexpectedly fell in January at its sharpest monthly rate since last August, reversing December's strong rise after icy weather in January dented production, official data ...

Today at 16:11:59 - CHINESE exports and imports grew faster than expected in February, underlining the momentum behind the world's third-largest economy and reinforcing the case for a rise in the yuan.

Today at 14:47:26 - Nationalised mortgage lender Northern Rock's headline losses shrank in 2009, helped by rising net interest income and lower loan losses in the second half, though it said loan writedowns would stay hi ...

Today at 12:33:04 - Privately owned commodity trader Glencore Interntional, which took the first steps towards a possible listing in recent months, posted a 43% fall in 2009 net profit after prices were hit by the downtu ...

Today at 12:01:54 - Google is strengthening its assault on Microsoft by opening an online shop for its business software service.

Today at 14:47:00 - Inflation-targeting is the right policy for South Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday.

Today at 14:30:00 - Women in business are more resilient than men, a report released on Wednesday showed.

Today at 14:28:00 - The Regulation of Interception of Communications Act (Rica) is not just for those with cellphones -- it affects all internet users too.

Today at 13:33:00 - Raymond Ackerman, the founder and until now the chairperson of Pick n Pay, handed the keys to his kingdom to his older son Gareth on Wednesday.

Today at 09:52:00 - Metropolitan Holdings posted lower 2009 profit after more consumers defaulted or cancelled life insurance policies.

Today at 07:13:00 - Absa's house price index indicates that the average nominal price of houses was higher in all categories in February compared with a year ago.

Today at 06:53:20 - Business confidence rose sharply in the first quarter of 2010, according to a survey released yesterday. Rand Merchant Bank and the Bureau of Economic Research said their Business Confidence Index ...

09/03/2010 at 03:44:57 - The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Limited reported a rise in revenue late on Monday as it released its full year results for 2009.

05/03/2010 at 03:37:04 - President Jacob Zuma has pointed out to British parliamentarians that the number of businesspeople on his delegation was indicative of his administration's particular interest in heightening economi ...

04/03/2010 at 05:23:55 - Foreigners seem to perceive SA's political risk as far lower than what locals believe it to be, after treasury succeeded in raising its biggest global bond ($2bn, or R15.16bn) at a historically low ...

03/03/2010 at 02:52:21 - Business confidence improved in February, according to the Business Confidence Index (BCI) released by the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) on Wednesday.


Today at 06:01:03 - SOUTH African stocks closed in the red yesterday amid profit-taking on the local bourse with banking stocks hardest hit. An equities trader noted that the market had run hard over recent sessions. B ...

Today at 06:01:03 - THE average nominal value of homes for which Absa approved mortgages increased further in February 2010, with all three categories of housing, (small, medium and large), recording a positive nominal ...

09/03/2010 at 06:01:05 - THE JSE Limited reported a rise in revenue yesterday as it released its full year results for 2009. Operating revenue climbed 8% to R1.156 million for the year with the equities business contributin ...

09/03/2010 at 06:01:05 - PETROCHEMICALS giant Sasol has seen its profits slashed in half it announced yesterday as it released results for six months ended December 31, 2009. In a statement, it said earnings attributable to ...

09/03/2010 at 06:01:05 - SOUTH African stocks tracked positive global sentiment yesterday ending in the black, assisted by strong commodity prices. By 5pm the JSE all share index was up 0.76%, with resources gaining 0.90%. ...

Today at 19:55:36 - The European markets rose for the first time in three days on Wednesday, as speculation grew about increased mergers and acquisition activities and heavily weighted energy stocks rallied after crude o ...

Today at 17:21:27 - Nitrogen products maker Terra Industries Inc. (TRA), Wednesday said it now considers the latest bid put forward by CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) better than the deal made in February with Norway-b ...

Today at 16:55:40 - The European Commission has invited comments from interested airlines on commitments proposed by a transatlantic tie-up between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia. This was part of a pro ...

Today at 16:35:39 - Engineering and construction company McDermott International Inc. (MDR) said Wednesday that one of its subsidiaries has set up a joint venture with Indian energy-environment solutions provider Thermax ...

Today at 16:27:28 - Wholesale inventories unexpectedly showed a modest decrease in the month of January, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday, although the report also showed a notable i ...

Today at 16:38:05 - Stronger than hoped for results from Standard Life have shown again why insurers are better investments than banks.

Today at 16:01:33 - Online banking fraud rose by 14% to £60m in 2009, while card fraud dropped for the first time in three years.

Today at 14:07:57 - Tech is still only trading on a multiple of 1.1x the market - despite an anticipated M&A boom as the new cycle of technology kicks in.

Today at 13:49:21 - You can trust me, prime minister says, as he unveils a pay freeze for doctors, dentists, and hospital consultants.

Today at 12:36:31 - Consumer bodies urge Financial Services Authority to push ahead with reform of PPI after it announces a further six week consultation period.