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Oldest man’s death should prod Japan to act quickly

If ever there were a wake-up call for Japan, the second-most indebted nation, the death of Jiroemon Kimura is it.

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Agang set for hard sell on state intervention in economy

Agang, which will be officially launched as a political party in Pretoria this weekend by former World Bank managing director Mamphela Ramphele, has provided li... Read Story

Power doesn’t lie in gathering data but in analysing it

The revelation that the US’s National Security Agency (NSA) is gathering phone call metadata and online interactions such as e-mails and discussion forums... Read Story

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A toll gate on the N1 North just before the Beyers Naude offramp in Gauteng. Photo: Dumisani Sibeko

E-tolling will provide economic benefits
May 10 2013 at 05:50

There has been, and there continues to be, heated debate about tolling in South Africa.

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Unions must heed important lessons from WEF meeting
May 10 2013 at 05:50

That private club of super-rich men, the World Economic Forum (WEF), was back in town this week. In Cape Town to be exact, to persuade, buy off and bully politicians and opinion makers to adopt policies that many trade uni... Read Story
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Amcu crafts new shape of labour relations space
May 10 2013 at 05:50

News that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has surpassed the membership of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) at Lonmin, the third-biggest platinum firm, may not be that surprising after al... Read Story
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Former South African cricketer turned national coach Gary Kirsten says he was able to influence the environment to give the Proteas the 10 percent tweak needed to make them consistent winners. Photo: Timothy Bernard.

Kirsten’s team lives by values it champions
May 9 2013 at 05:49

Michael Jordaan, the chief executive of First National Bank, says this of Gary Kirsten, the South African national cricket coach: “I had a beer with him in India to chat about leadership, which turned into a three-an... Read Story
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Former South African cricketer turned national coach Gary Kirsten says he was able to influence the environment to give the Proteas the 10 percent tweak needed to make them consistent winners. Photo: Timothy Bernard.

Q&A: Gary Kirsten, SA national cricket team coach
May 9 2013 at 05:49

South African national cricket team coach Gary Kirsten shares his thoughts on leadership.

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SA's jobless rate hides reality
May 9 2013 at 05:49

To say that unemployment is 25.2 percent...is a misguided yardstick for taking action.

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Africa must integrate better to match Asia’s fast growth
May 9 2013 at 05:49

Recent years have witnessed a renewed interest in the African continent as the next big investment destination on the back of strong growth and dynamic demographic trends.

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Lenders scramble for distance from African Bank
May 9 2013 at 05:49

The past week has seen almost everyone who has anything to do with the unsecured lending market jump up and energetically explain why they are different to African Bank, the share price of which slumped 22 percent in just ... Read Story
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300609 Trans exporing port in Durban.photo by Simphiwe Mbokazi

The WTO is key for Africa’s prosperity
May 8 2013 at 05:50

What we are observing in Africa is very exciting and promising. We are witnessing an unprecedented decade of economic growth, supported by economic reforms and regional integration efforts.

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Little guy tries to leaven bread collusion saga
May 8 2013 at 05:50

The Constitutional court was yesterday due to hear an appeal by Imraahn Ismail Mukaddan against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss a request by Mukaddan that he be certified as a class representative i... Read Story
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