Wall Street drops on Fed news
US stocks fell more than one percent on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments on stimulus measures. Read more
Oil slips after Bernanke’s comments
Oil prices slipped in Asia on Thursday after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke signalled the US central bank would wind down its stimulus programme later this year. Read more
Mining: Gold sector pay talks delayed
Wage negotiations in the gold industry, in which the Chamber of Mines will represent member employers, have been postponed to the middle of next month. Read more
Namibia: Lending rate held at 5.5%
Namibia’s central bank kept its main lending rate unchanged at 5.5 percent for the fifth consecutive meeting yesterday, saying inflation was stable but the economy needed guarding from the impact of the euro zone recession. Read more
Economy is doing well, says Zuma
It’s wrong to believe that investors perceive South Africa in a negative light, President Jacob Zuma has told Parliament. Read more
Combes to sell Alcatel assets and cut costs
Alcatel-Lucent chief executive Michel Combes plans to sell at least e1 billion (R13bn) of assets and reduce costs by another e1bn to stem losses and focus on businesses including ultra-high speed internet. Read more
Feasibility study backs CoAL’s goals
Junior coal producer Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) has its sights set on becoming the country’s biggest coking coal business through its flagship Makhado project in Limpopo, which is expected to deliver the first production in two years. Read more
Nedbank funds new R1.7bn mall in Port Elizabeth
Nedbank Corporate Property Finance will be providing funding for the development of a new R1.721 billion regional shopping mall in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. Read more
MPs take up battle of labour bills today
The battle over changes to labour amendment bills, which provide for limited temporary work arranged by labour brokers but now exclude compulsory strike balloting, are being taken to the floor of the National Assembly today. Read more
Alexander Forbes still in slimming mood
After disposing of a number of operations in Africa and the UK, financial and risk services provider Alexander Forbes said yesterday that it was exploring more offers for other businesses it might put up for sale. Read more
Italy edge out Japan
Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling win over Japan and a semi-final berth in the Confed Cup. Read more
Neymar stars as Brazil reach semis
Brazil superstar Neymar set up Brazil’s win over Mexico to all but assure them of a place in the semi-finals of the Confed Cup. Read more
Neymar backs Brazil protests
Brazilian football star Neymar has joined his Selecao teammates in backing escalating social protests across the country. Read more
Proteas choked, admits Kirsten
Gary Kirsten has admitted that his team deserved the chokers tag after their defeat in the Champions Trophy semi-final. Read more
Proteas wilt against England
Hosts England sauntered into the Champions Trophy final after South Africa 'choked' in yet another semi-final. Read more
Sri Lanka will fight - Mathews
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews vowed that his “fighting team” were prepared to put recent history behind them when they face India in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. Read more
Bafana’s World Cup lifeline
Bafana have been given a glimmer of hope as prospects of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup tip-toe back from the dead. Read more
Schleck to lead RadioShack at TDF
Andy Schleck will lead RadioShack-Leopard on the Tour de France even though he has been struggling with his form for a year. Read more
Kaymer out to end drought
Former world number one Martin Kaymer is out to end his 19 month-long slump when the BMW International Open. Read more
Carroll signs for West Ham
Andy Carroll has completed a permanent switch from Liverpool to West Ham on a six-year deal and for a club record fee. Read more
Boks make three changes
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer named his team to play Samoa in the final of a four-nation tournament at Loftus. Read more
Boks give De Villiers time
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers must prove his fitness by Friday or he will be replaced by 20-year-old sensation Jan Serfontein. Read more
Bartoli withdraws from Estbourne
France's Marion Bartoli withdrew before her second-round match at the Eastbourne International because of a viral infection. Read more
Igesund wants to stay on
Gordon Igesund’s mandate was to the semifinals of the 2013 African Nations Cup and to qualify the team for the 2014 World Cup. Read more
Samoa will be a tough test for Boks
The Springboks’ leadership depth will be put to the test when they play Samoa in the final of a four-team series at Loftus Versveld. Read more
Zuma: Guptas are my friends
President Zuma has refused to distance himself from the Gupta family, saying he can be friends with whomever he chooses. Read more
Rights body welcomes jogger ruling
A court ruling dismissing a review application by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa in a matter involving a Cape Town jogger was welcomed by the Centre for Constitutional Rights. Read more
Zuma ‘knows nothing’ of Gaddafi billions
President Jacob Zuma has insisted that he knows nothing about billions of dollars reportedly cached in South Africa by former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Read more
Top Taylor ally found in Sierra Leone
A notorious arms supplier and top associate of former Liberian President Charles Taylor has been living freely in Sierra Leone's capital city. Read more
Afghans blast US over Taliban office
Afghan officials accused the United States of breaking written assurances that a new Taliban office in Qatar would not be used as a de facto diplomatic mission. Read more
Land redistribution stuck in mire
Policy fine-tuning must stop property owners holding out for big payouts without opening a door to graft, says Pierre De Vos Read more
Watchdog approves Iran poll result
Iran's state TV is reporting the country's election overseer, the Guardian Council, has approved the presidential election result. Read more
Killing’s fine, snitching not
An altar-boy-turned-gang-enforcer who committed a dozen murders with James “Whitey” Bulger was horrified to learn that the accused mob boss had provided information to the FBI. Read more
Brotherhood digs in for trouble ahead
As President Mohamed Morsi ends his first year in office, fortifications being erected at his group's headquarters suggest a looming war. Read more
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