EDITORIAL: Will the new-look Anglo be appealing enough?
The market responded cautiously when the proposed restructuring at Anglo was announced
SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Let them drive G-Wagons
What the ANC says on the campaign trail and what it does are two very different things. Fikile Mbalula’s Geländewagen gaffe shows as much
JUSTICE MALALA: Why the DA snubs black liberals
The burning flag ad shows the party is out of touch with voters who could have helped it govern
DEON GOUWS: A very British perspective on JSE listings
Perhaps the South African finance minister should follow the example of his UK counterpart to attract listings to the JSE
EDITORIAL: NHI — a Grimm fairy tale
The National Health Insurance Bill, signed into law on the eve of the election, will need absurd tax increases and won’t result in better care
DUNCAN McLEOD: PC vs Mac, and the battle for silicon supremacy
Chips take centre stage as the lines between the virtual and real worlds blur, and Intel is the big loser
SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: Geopolitical risk — a shadow over the ballot box
South Africa’s elections will take place against the backdrop of international events. While domestic issues will be top of mind, it’s important not to forget ...
THE FINANCE GHOST: Blood from a stone
Stringent cost control is a virtue in a company that needs to boost gross margins
JAMIE CARR: Novavax gets a shot in the arm
The company has enjoyed a Lazarus moment with the announcement of a deal with French pharma giant Sanofi
EDITORIAL: Why South Africa needs a lower inflation target
Reserve Bank makes a good case for a lower inflation target but there are obstacles to overcome, including government inefficiency
SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: South Africa’s cops in crisis
The news that 5-million dockets were closed due to a lack of leads is symptomatic of a police service in dire straits
MARC HASENFUSS: More sinned against than sinning
While investors once could seek solace in ‘sin sector’ shares in times of uncertainty, things are looking decidedly parched on that front today
CHRIS ROPER: Zuma’s poison plot ploys
Yet another story is doing the rounds about an attempted poisoning of the apparently invincible Jacob Zuma. We need to look beyond the claims to see what ...
JUSTICE MALALA: Musical chairs after May for South Africa’s political leaders
After the elections, some familiar names might leave the stage
EDITORIAL: Go well, go Shell
It’s hardly catastrophic that oil giant Shell is exiting its lower-margin downstream business
JAMIE CARR: Cooking up a surprise at Apple
Rumours are flying thick and fast about major new product launches and AI features
LETTER: The ANC does have much experience — in mismanagement
It is true what Motlanthe says; but what the party has become expert at is corruption
LETTER: Shivambu will always be in Malema’s shadow
No-one upstages the EFF leader by being outstanding
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