Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Gold hits record high on Monday
Business

Pan African rings till as record high gold price powers production

Runaway gold prices and a sharp rise in production have put gold mining company Pan African Resources in a robust financial position, aiming to clear debt by February.... Read more.
Rand strengthens against the dollar
Big Reads, Business

Rand breaks below R16 a dollar as South Africa reaps gold rush rewards

The rand strengthened to R16 to the US dollar on Monday as global concerns about the US economy rose. At 5pm on Monday, the rand was sitting at R15.98 to the dollar.... Read more.
Sanco defends Dada Morero
Politics

ANC Joburg REC out to sabotage Dada Morero, says Sanco

The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) has called on the ANC’s national executive committee (NEC) and Gauteng provincial executive committee... Read more.
aRiet bids to end JSE suspension
Business

aRiet Prop moves to complete audits in bid to end JSE suspension

aRiet Prop Limited, landowners of luxurious hotels in Cape Town, is hunting for new auditors to speed up its outstanding audits in its quest to have its suspension... Read more.
Economic benefits are expected as SA prepares to host WEF meeting
Big Reads, Business

International spotlight turns to SA as WEF Special Davos Meeting next hosts

South Africa is set to host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Davos Meeting for the first time, marking another milestone for the country’s global economic... Read more.
BAT continues share buyback
Business

BAT continues share buyback while closing SA cigarette factory

British American Tobacco (BAT) has continued with its share buyback programme as part of its broader capital management strategy. In a statement released on Monday,... Read more.
Business

German retailer happy to become part of Mr Price Group

German-based clothing retailer Niedrig Kalkuliert Discount (NKD) Group has expressed joy at becoming part of South African retail giant Mr Price. Alexander Schmökel,... Read more.
Truworths battles challenges
Business

Truworths UK division shows gains while retailer’s African branch struggles

Strong growth at Truworths’ Office UK has assisted in Truworths International growth during a difficult trading period as pressure on South African consumers continued... Read more.