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Vehicle exports to Africa may be industry’s saving grace

16 May 2012 14:28  With Europe woes the African market’s important for local vehicle...

South African banks ready for Basel changes

16 May 2012 14:00  Unsecured lending growth not a “systemic” risk - Moody’s.

  • South African banks ready for Basel changes
  • Basel III will affect homebuyers too
  • South Africa ranks top amongst peers in trade

    16 May 2012 04:47  Our main competitor on the African continent is Nigeria.

    Business owners’ biggest constraints

    15 May 2012 17:59

    Survey shows 24% of business owners would rather invest offshore.

    Reserve Bank approves liquidity facility for banks

    15 May 2012 11:29

    From which lenders can draw from to meet Basel III liquidity requirements.

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    Brent drops below $112

    14 May 2012 11:02

    As Greece clouds demand outlook.

    Rand volatility ‘beyond our control’ - Gordhan

    11 May 2012 10:13

    Says costs related to delays in e-tolls won’t affect budget.

    Spend, spend, spend then burn baby burn

    10 May 2012 17:45

    Consumers’ perceptions of their cash flow position recovered, but warned to be cautious.

    Factory output falls

    10 May 2012 15:01

    Rates seen on hold.

    E-tolling crisis is a leadership issue – Outa’s Duvenage

    10 May 2012 14:28

    The Outa team and how a different management style at Sanral may have stopped the court case.

    SA’s affluent at greatest risk

    10 May 2012 13:09

    Data shows affluent to be at more risk than middle classes.

    March mining production down 9.8% y/y

    10 May 2012 12:01

    After a decrease of 13.4%.

    Why Africa is drawing KFC/ Walmart

    09 May 2012 11:25

    Consumer spending in Africa rose at a faster pace than India and Brazil in the past decade.

    South Africa asset rich, income poor: analyst

    09 May 2012 04:41

    South Africans have higher home ownership rates than many in the developed world.

    Rand hit its worst level in three-weeks

    09 May 2012 04:25

    Declining with investors' appetite to take up risk.

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