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The rand weakened slightly to R15,92/US$ at 9.55am ahead of President Jacob Zuma’s state of the nation speech on Thursday, which will be watched closely by local investors hoping for a sign

JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms, which is in talks to buy 35% of mobile operator Cell C, looks set to turn in a strong financial performance in the six months ended 30 November 2015. The company

An analysis of social media around this week’s constitutional court challenge by the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters regarding the powers of the public protector shows the EFF dominating the conversation. This is

Trade & industry minister Rob Davies has launched a R15m feasibility study that will identify particular components that can be manufactured for fuel cell units. The Isondo Precious Minerals study was launched by the minister on Tuesday. It is intended to

Fed-up songwriters have issued MTN a “takedown” notice to remove music from its stores as of today. Non-profit organisation the Composers, Authors and Publishers Association (Capasso) is accusing MTN of owing songwriters R1m in unpaid royalties for 2014

Jasco’s headline earnings per share spiked by 783% to 5,7c year on year in the six months ended 31 December 2015, signalling a strong turnaround in the fortunes of the technology group. Operating profit surged by 290% to

The use of an SMS that directs Gauteng e-toll users to pay outstanding fees is illegal, said the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) on Wednesday. Outa, which changed its name from Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance recently, said it

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has lamented the impact that criminals are having on the province’s ability to roll-out broadband in underserviced parts of the province. In the latest edition of her regular newsletter, Zille said criminals are