Mining
Platinum the only laggard in Anglo’s stable
Anglo American announces increase in production across all operations, but Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union strike knocks platinum
Politics
Parties in Nkandla committee quibble over timeline
Time is main topic during first meeting of Parliamentary ad hoc committee to study response of President Jacob Zuma to public protector report on Nkandla
Mining
Sishen and Kolomela help to boost Kumba’s production
Kumba Iron Ore says production recovery plan continuing but was hampered by ‘excessive rainfall that affected waste removal’
Energy
Eskom in ‘dire need’ of R50bn state lifeline
Power utility hopes for ‘equity injection’ and review of tariffs
Retail & Consumer
Clicks weathers tough conditions
Clicks Group manages modest increase in earnings amid decline in consumer activity as escalating living costs, slowdown in credit take their toll
National
Zuma rejects Madonsela’s Nkandla allegations
President Jacob Zuma challenges Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to point out how he ‘unduly’ benefited from the R246m upgrade of his Nkandla homestead
Europe
Obama set for new sanctions if no progress is made on Ukraine
US President Barack Obama prepared to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it does not act fast to end armed stand-off in Ukraine
National
SA’s military ‘must have’ cash injection
Government has no choice but to find the substantial sums needed to rescue SANDF from terminal decline, says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
Thuli Madonsela makes Time’s top
100 list
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is named in Time magazine’s annual list of most 100 influential people in the worldColumnists
Twenty years of democracy have brought about impressive changes, writes Z Pallo Jordan
Post-94 state’s performance has been laudable
Columnists
Politicians are making sure they remain heard, writes Gareth van Onselen
Thoughts from the 2014 election trail
Mining
Amplats warns of fall in production due to strike
Anglo American Platinum says there is potential for further declines due to three-month work stoppage at Rustenburg, Union mines
Economy
Reserve Bank warns that tapering poses risk to SA financial stability
Reserve Bank report cautions that reduction to US quantitative easing programme, higher interest rates in advanced economies may harm South African economy
Mining
Sibanye gives ‘solid performance’, eyes platinum assets
Sibanye Gold pushes March quarter production higher despite having to contend with fire at Driefontein, shaft-related incidents at Beatrix, Kloof
African News
Government and Renamo fail to agree to ceasefire
Mozambican government refuses to consider demand for parity in army, security forces from opposition movement, vows to stage elections without it
The value of an endlessly expanding GDP is doubtful
David Le Page: What if our most cherished notions about what makes a nation successful are wrong?Politics
Opposition status beckons for EFF
Economic Freedom Fighters could beat COPE in three provinces
Property
Long-term leases give Rebosis confidence of fund’s performance
Rebosis Property Fund says it has increased assets under management through ‘yield-enhancing strategic acquisitions’
Financial Services
For SA banks, technology is no money saver
Rather than cutting costs, innovation is the price of staying competitive, writes Gillian Jones
Financial Services
‘Impressive’ share surge for Abil, Capitec
Shares in South Africa’s largest unsecured lender, African Bank Investments Ltd, rocket 11% ahead of its full-year results on May 19
Markets
JSE escapes system gremlin with little damage
Losses for investors avoided only because no major trades or earnings results were booked in the morning session
Science & Environment
Improving air quality starts in the home
Cutting companies’ pollution tackles only a fraction of the problem, writes Sue Blaine
Industrials
Imports of MGs being reconsidered
Jebb McIntosh, CEO of importer Combined Motor Holdings, admits the group is reconsidering its commitment to the brand
Politics
Scopa plans legal action against Uys, Fransman
ANC provincial leader Marius Fransman and former health MEC Pierre Uys under fire for failing to testify under oath before committee
Economy
Higher inflation heightens prospect of another interest rate hike this year
Tighter monetary policy set to damp growth by slowing household spending
Politics
‘Vote no’ campaign forces people to think of ballot’s value, says Tutu
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu calls on South Africans to think before casting their ballots and not to behave like ‘voting cattle’
Soccer
Jordaan’s goal is to clean up SA soccer
SA Football Association president on a mission to clean up image of an organisation still reeling from 2012 match-fixing scandal and R43m hole in its books
Science & Environment
Pretoria scientists aid fight against malaria
Swathes of insecticide-laced netting stretched across the walls of people’s homes may help control malaria-carrying mosquitoes
Middle East
Hamas, Abbas’s PLO announce reconciliation agreement
The move, coming after a long line of failed efforts to reconcile after seven years of internal bickering, envisions a unity government within five weeks
Retail & Consumer
Burger King targets expansion in meat manufacturing venture
The R50m facility, in Elsies River, Cape Town, has been established through a joint venture with Excellent Meat
Americas
Obama has to perform balancing act on Asian trip
US President Barack Obama says Washington welcomes China’s rise but engagement with Beijing will not come at the expense of its Asian allies
Europe
Barclays expected to cut 7,500 jobs
UK’s second-largest bank by assets could eliminate 7,500 jobs at its investment bank to improve returns at securities unit
Cartoons
FUTURE MODELS: Discovering the future
Land Rover has stunned the automotive world with its Discovery Vision ConceptArts & Entertainment
Sound of Music is still favourite thing
This beloved, classic musical is sure to solve the problem of theatre-going apathy, writes Christina Kennedy
Arts & Entertainment
Old artist who learnt new tricks
Matisse’s late cut-outs are visually stunning and historically significant works, writes Jackie Wullschlager
Arts & Entertainment
Jumuna Collection shows role of missionary art in SA history
Jumuna Collection shows the other side of missionary history — that of oppression, empowering the dispossessed and educating the disenfranchised, writes Chris Thurman
Motoring
TECHNOLOGY: Smarter cars for everyday life
Farzana Chaumoo looks at some of the incredible technology in the new Land Rover Discovery Concept
I’m not imposing quotas, says Mbalula
A 60-40 quota favouring black players will not be imposed on anybody, says Sport Minister Fikile MbalulaCricket
Proteas’ thoughts turn to life after Dale Steyn
SA’s iconic fast bowler has passed his 30th birthday and admits that, like an old car, he needs more services
Rugby
Clash of the wooden spooners
Cheetahs are the only team in Super Rugby doing worse than Stormers
National
- Madonsela makes Time’s top 100 list
- Parties in Nkandla committee quibble over timeline
- Western Cape rolls out infrastructure delivery portal
- SA’s military ‘must have’ cash injection
- ‘Vote no’ campaign forces people to think of ballot’s value, says Tutu
World
- Barclays profit falls on fixed-income slump
- Obama set for new sanctions if no progress is made on Ukraine
- UN Security Council members mulling South Sudanese sanctions
- US ‘will reassess aid if Hamas-PLO form government’
- NEW YORK POST: Nondiscrimination upheld
Companies
- BUSINESS DAY TV: Sanlam moves into Southeast Asia
- Long-term leases give Rebosis confidence of fund’s performance
- Sibanye gives ‘solid performance’, eyes platinum assets
- Clicks weathers tough conditions
- Platinum the only laggard in Anglo’s stable
Personal Finance
- MY BRILLIANT CAREER: In the business of original ideas
- Size counts when you buy online
- His own take on motivating waiters
- Fair hearing when SARS turns deaf ear
- TAX TALK: SARS conjures rabbit out of hat
Business
Markets
- Rand weakens on rate hike concerns
- Rand perks up on PPI data
- JSE maintains stronger levels on positive company updates
- Oil climbs on Ukrainian tension
- Juicy Apple, Facebook buoy global shares
Economy
- Reserve Bank warns that tapering poses risk to SA financial stability
- Higher inflation heightens prospect of another interest rate hike this year
- IN THE MARKETS: ‘Yellen effect’ still holding for emerging markets
- Raging debate over inequality has resonance for SA
- Research shows youth lack confidence in SA’s ability to deal with socioeconomic issues
Life
- NEW MODELS: Update hardly a quantum leap
- FUTURE MODELS: Discovering the future
- INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Gliding down electric avenue
- NEW MODELS: Taxi could prove the answer
- INDUSTRY NEWS: Tread to keep wheels turning
Sport
- Cycling body lifts ban on Australian who ate drug-contaminated meat
- Golf out of Woods era, with no single player dominating
- Concern about boxers flying solo in title fights
- Chiefs’ title hopes fade after Wits draw
- Van Gaal a favourite to manage United
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- ESPIBR: INVESTEC BANK LIMITED - Exipry Announcement: ESPIBR
- GFI: GOLD FIELDS LIMITED - Gold Fields to release Q1 2014 results on 8 May 2014
- INDWA INVESTMENTS LIMITED - Full Capital Redemption-INA418
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- IVUZI INVESTMENTS LIMITED - Listing of Tap Issue-IVA422
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- OML: OLD MUTUAL PLC - Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility
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