Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Reserve Bank to announce decision on interest rates
Business

Experts expect Reserve Bank to hold rates as oil shock increases

The monetary policy committee (MPC) is expected to keep interest rates on hold as committee members weigh a growing global oil shock against domestic inflation,... Read more.
Standard Bank denies fraud claims
Big Reads, Business

Standard Bank denies Anele Mngadi Hammond’s fraud claims

A dispute between Standard Bank and Dr Anele Mngadi Hammond has taken a turn, with the bank distancing itself from fraud allegations over a vehicle finance agreement.... Read more.
Business

Treasury pushes reforms to boost public spending impact

National Treasury and its partners have launched the third phase of the Southern African: Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme aimed at improving... Read more.
Fuel and diesel prices to increase from Wednesday
Business

Calls for government to act as fuel price panic surges

Government is facing mounting pressure to stabilise fuel costs and calm public anxiety as fears of shortages and sharp price increases spread across the country.... Read more.
Investec announces leadership appointments
Business

Investec changes strategy, eyes businesses generating at least R30m

Investec has reorganised its operations aimed at sharpening client segmentation, improving alignment to client needs, and strengthening service delivery as the bank... Read more.
Conflict in the Middle East
Business

Sacci urges Middle East ceasefire as rising oil prices rattle SA economy

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, warning that continued conflict could deepen... Read more.
whistleblowers
Business

Services SETA offers compensation to axed whistleblowers

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) has offered compensation and possible reinstatement of the three dismissed whistleblowers in an effort... Read more.
News

Treasury wants R88bn unclaimed cash pile

Insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions are sitting on R88-billion in retirement fund benefits belonging to hundreds of thousands of potential... Read more.
News

Regulator launches centre to fight bank scams

South Africans losing billions to online scams each year could soon see relief, as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) moves to protect consumers from... Read more.