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House-price growth at 12-yr low

Jan 09 2009 13:31

Growth in SA house prices has slowed to its lowest rate in over a decade, and 2009's growth rate won't be any better, say analysts.

Economy

Another tough year for car sector

Jan 09 2009 12:29

2009 is expected to be another tough year for the new car passenger market in SA, with further rationalisation and pricing unavoidable, according to local car manufacturers.

Companies

Writing on the wall for Scripto

Jan 09 2009 12:11

Struggling clothing and textile conglomerate Seardel is to close down its Scripto stationery operations shortly, says Seardel in its latest annual report.

Companies

Reinet buys into Lehman unit

Jan 09 2009 10:03

SA billionaire Johann Rupert's JSE-listed investment firm Reinet is taking a stake in Lehman Brothers' merchant banking business, which comprises two private equity funds.

Business

2010: Foreign co's seek SA help

Jan 09 2009 08:42

The first tour operators have been accredited for the Soccer World Cup and are looking for local service providers.

My Business

Entrepreneurs not getting loans

Jan 09 2009 08:38

Half of all entrepreneurs applying for loans are turned down, reports one SA bank.

Business

Hackers target celeb profiles

Jan 09 2009 07:31

Hackers are targeting social networking services like Twitter and Facebook with their latest attacks - and not even the likes of Barack Obama is safe.

 
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Wall St anxious over jobs data

Jan 09 2009 14:24

Investors are showing nervousness ahead of the US government's monthly employment report, sending stock futures moderately lower.

Paint turns roof into solar panel

Jan 09 2009 08:41

Scientists are developing special paint that can convert steel roofing into power-generating solar panels.

Ukraine, Russia reach gas deal

Jan 09 2009 12:31

Russia and Ukraine have agreed on the details of an observation mission designed to facilitate the resumption of gas supplies to Europe.

World stocks tank

Jan 09 2009 12:49

Asian and European markets have fallen ahead of a US jobs report that investors fear will reveal massive job losses and point to a deepening recession.

US job losses stack up

Jan 09 2009 10:59

Trying to survive a deepening recession, US employers are cutting their work forces to the bone, leaving more Americans unemployed.

Diamonds hit by weaker demand

Jan 09 2009 07:27

Consumer spending during the 2009 holiday season had fallen at some of the steepest rates seen in 40 years, reports an international diamond industry body.

Obama urges spending jolt

Jan 09 2009 08:04

Barack Obama has proposed tax cuts and a green energy push to avert economic disaster, but drew a sceptical reaction in congress to aspects of his huge stimulus package.

JSE stays positive, eyes US data

Jan 09 2009 12:54

The JSE remains in positive territory in "dull" trade as market players await the release of jobless figures in the US.

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Bank of Korea cuts rate to 2.5%

Jan 09 2009 12:08

South Korea's central bank has cut its key interest rate for the fifth time in just three months to help shore up the country's sagging economy.

Business

Bank report leak exposes tech flaw

Jan 08 2009 08:04

Banks are angry about a report into SA's bank charges being leaked online, saying more effort should have been made to keep the information confidential.

Companies

JSE set to suspend trading in ZCI

Jan 08 2009 12:12

The JSE looks set to suspend trading in cash shell Zambia Copper Investments because the company has not finalised its new business plan in time.

 
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2009: 'A difficult year'

Jan 08 2009 11:33

SA bankers see 2009 as a difficult year for SA consumers, despite lower fuel prices and the prospect of rate cuts.

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Property stocks on the blocks

Jan 08 2009 16:18

Listed property looks like an attractive investment in 2009, although an uptick in vacancies could hurt income growth, say analysts.

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Jan 02 2009 13:53

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