Asia-Pacific
Malaysia says missing jet may have turned back
Authorities look into ‘possibility’ that missing airliner carrying 239 tried to turn back, amid probe of possible terror link
Politics
Agang SA launches ‘citizens’ manifesto’
Political newcomer Agang SA promises to implement policies that devolve power to citizens as part of broad drive to empower individuals
Politics
COPE election manifesto calls for ‘inclusive approach’ in SA
Congress of the People chooses Bloemfontein in the Free State, where it was founded in 2008, to launch its manifesto
Mining
Blyvooruitzicht mine arrests revive spectre of Aurora
Scandal brewing at troubled Blyvooruitzicht mine deepens with arrest of mine manager
Mining
Battle looms over mining on disputed land
Bafokeng Land Buyers’ Association vows to scupper plans to mine on land that communities say they own
Business
The Wolf of Wall Street puts on a slick show in Sandton
Jordan Belfort speaks at 100km/h, though these days he’s more about training rather than trading
Europe
Russian forces tighten grip on Crimea despite US warning
US warns Moscow that annexing southern Ukrainian region would close door to diplomacy in tense East-West standoff
African Business
Nigeria seeks to conquer the African video-game market
Two Nigerian start-ups tap aspects and quirks of daily life in Africa to create popular online and smartphone video games
Business
Super spies to shake things up in business
Apartheid-era security top brass, ANC intelligence elite form consulting company to cater for needs of big business
Eskom’s sunny PR reveals more than it intended
Ray Hartley looks back at Eskom’s past ‘tariffs and charges’ booklets, which explain increases in the electricity priceColumnists
Perhaps the burdens of his high office are confusing Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, writes Stephen Mulholland
Gordhan got it wrong this time
Columnists
Jeremy Thomas: When Standard Bank abruptly cancelled a chat about its high-frequency trading operations, what was it hiding?
The sort of hush that pricks ears
Middle East
Passengers trapped in burning cars in massive Iraq suicide bombing
Suicide bomber driving minibus packed with explosives kills at least 45 people and wounds 157 in southern Iraqi city of Hilla
Management
SA companies falling shy of gender quotas
SA businesses face big shortfall should state demand that half of all decision-making positions be filled by women
Business
‘Listed free’ companies have done SA proud
They've made huge fortunes for themselves but created jobs and wealth for thousands
Energy
Eskom CE Brian Dames apologises to SA for load shedding
Mr Dames says resorting to load shedding for first time since 2008 is ‘a very painful decision’ and that it was done only to avoid total blackout
National
SA, Rwanda expel diplomats in row over Rwandan exiles
SA expels Rwandan diplomats linked to raid on exiled general’s home, and Rwanda retaliates by ordering out six South African envoys
Business
Diplomats break silence on investment bill
Investors worry legislation to replace investment protection treaties will not offer same security against expropriation of assets
CCMA bungles platinum mine wage talks
Negotiator slams poor standard of mediation and lack of expertise by union representativesFinancial Services
Cash-flush Standard Bank on the prowl
Is Africa’s largest bank, Standard Bank, gearing up for another mammoth deal?
Business
Too many rules bad for would-be entrepreneurs
Too many new rules threaten to stifle South African world-beating conglomerates, say top entrepreneurs
Business
Rare treat for Royal Doulton collectors
More than 500 Royal Doulton figurines will go on sale in Sandton
Industrials
Small contractor takes on Stefanutti
Charges have been laid against besieged construction group Stefanutti Stocks by a small contracting company
National
Calls for action after video shows apparent Cape police brutality
Video, released on social media, shows South African Police Service officers assaulting a man arrested following a robbery complaint
African Business
Cairo’s loss is big boost for Nairobi
Unintended consequence of Arab Spring is loss of Cairo as regional business capital
Asia-Pacific
High price for a hard day’s night in China
China’s state media recently reported that 600,000 mainlanders die every year from working too hard
Telecoms & Technology
Telkom-MTN mobile network partnership ‘a step closer’
Telkom enters into agreement with MTN that will see MTN take over financial and operational responsibility for roll-out of radio access network
Industrials
Small contractor takes on Stefanutti
Charges have been laid against besieged construction group Stefanutti Stocks by a small contracting company
Politics
DA calls on Gauteng to vote for party that ‘will scrap e-tolls’
Mmusi Maimane, Democratic Alliance candidate for office of Gauteng premier, says residents can choose to have government that will fight all-out war on e-tolling
National
Sisulu denies rushing public service bill through
Minister says the bill will lay the foundation for government and is needed urgently, as the creation of a capable state is at the core of the National Development Plan
African News
Lawyers call for reform in Nigerian sharia justice system
Two men sentenced to have hand amputated have their convictions overturned in latest acquittals to raise questions about standards in Islamic justice
Cartoons
Tremendous biodiversity in one small country
Costa Rica is well-trodden, but venture to the far south if you want it really wild, writes Henry ShukmanTravel & Food
RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Conservatory
A quaint Cape garden makes an ideal setting for memorable food, writes Penny Haw
Arts & Entertainment
Frozen is no feminist leap for Disney
The ‘stereotypical Disney princesses’, with far more hair than is necessary, still need men to act as catalysts for action, writes Natasha Faria
Opinion
WINE: The popularity of Pinot
Michael Fridjhon
Pinot noir is one of the key varieties in Champagne, and is therefore much in demand among local fizz producers
National
- COPE election manifesto calls for ‘inclusive approach’
- Agang SA launches ‘citizens’ manifesto’
- CCMA bungles platinum mine wage talks
- SA, Rwanda expel diplomats in row over Rwandan exiles
- Eskom CE Brian Dames apologises to SA for load shedding
World
- Passengers trapped in burning cars in massive Iraq suicide bombing
- Russian forces tighten grip on Crimea despite US warning
- ‘Bitcoin brain’ says it’s not his work
- IMF unveils true picture of debt
- Man United shares 'will continue to decline'
Companies
- Cash-flush Standard Bank on the prowl
- Torre prepares for some heavy lifting
- Nervy ride for MTN as SA revenue falls
- Small contractor takes on Stefanutti
- Glencore Xstrata mining merger produces $2.4bn in synergies
Personal Finance
- Aiming high but staying grounded
- Make the budget work for you
- International motivational speaker Dr John Demartini
- Effect of tax relief will be paltry due to inflation
- Credit bureaus set to clear old records
Business
Markets
- JSE comes off intraday high, edges lower on profit-taking
- Rand weakens after positive US jobs data drive up dollar
- Gold heads for 2% weekly increase on Ukraine
- US stock, crude futures jump on February jobs report
- Oil rises above $108 as US jobs, Ukraine support
Economy
- Diplomats break silence on investment bill
- Too many rules bad for would-be entrepreneurs
- Eskom CE Brian Dames apologises to SA for load shedding
- Platinum strike likely to continue in first half of 2014
- VOICE OF MINING: Mines can benefit all — if allowed to operate
Life
- SIGNPOST: Smartphones to rule the continent
- Frozen is no feminist leap for Disney
- If you seek to unwind, come to Winterberg
- RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Conservatory
- WINE: The popularity of Pinot
Sport
- Man United shares 'will continue to decline'
- Fouche aims to keep crown with powerhouse ride
- Anderson faces tough draw in Indian Wells
- Olivier SA’s best medal hope at world indoor championships
- Komanisi ‘to silence sceptics’
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Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, who agrees that four years is too long to finalise a code of ethics for the executive. If he thinks so, why doesn’t he make sure the code is hurried along?
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