Why Bernanke's twist may do little for jobs.
Crisis turns spotlight on the growing rich-poor divide.
China's finance ministry has told major developed nations that they should maintain financial stability and properly handle their sovereign debt problems.
Investors are expected to question the world's largest steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, about its response to the global downturn.
An industry body says it has been told by a Treasury official that a tax to fund the national health insurance will not be imposed immediately.
Greece has refuted newspaper reports that an option in its debt crisis would be an orderly default with a 50% haircut for bondholders.
The Brics nations have called on the eurozone for swift and decisive moves to resolve its economic crisis, saying it is hurting global growth.
Gold and crude oil prices have edged up, but remain poised for their biggest weekly losses in over a month on fears of a recession in developed economies.
Investors dumped stocks as weak indicators from major nations intensified fears of a new global recession, although a G20 appeal helped calm European markets.
Picking sides in the debate on nationalisation is not good for the country given its history, ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa says.
VOLATILITY: Traders at the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Friday. U.S. markets faced another volatile day amidst fears about economic growth in Europe. (AFP)
A British lawyer acting for phone-hacking victims says he plans to launch legal action in the US against directors of News Corp.
Construction supplies group Accentuate has posted a diluted headline loss per share of 3.72 cents in the year ended June, from headline earnings of 11.95 cents per share.
The Gauteng premier's office says it has been given a clean audit for the second financial year.
South African bonds were up to 9 basis points weaker in midday trade, as selling of local bonds continued.
The JSE continued in negative territory in midday trade.
The Labour Court has refused two Eskom unions leave to appeal against the power utility's plan to unilaterally introduce a 7% pay rise.
The rand remained firmer against the dollar in noon trade, recouping some losses but still facing significant risks after hitting 8.4950 in overnight trade.
The UBS board is meeting to discuss the future of its scandal-hit investment bank, which has lost $2.3bn in alleged rogue trading.
George Soros on why Europe is condemned to a series of crises....
Zuma is dodging bullets in the arms deal probe....
Brazil's idea to buy bonds may be mostly hollow power play....
Ex-miners have embarked on a court bid against Anglo American in London.
Economist Nouriel Roubini says the country should boost skills and infrastructure.
Sars has received more than 2 million returns since the tax season began.
The Gautrain’s 97.8% punctuality record beats London's Overground service.
Sound financial planning principles straight from the national budget.
An expert clarifies the impact of a new regulation on retirement options.
The minister has sent a proposal for new nuclear energy plants to cabinet.
Unauthorised trading has cost Switzerland's UBS $2bn.
President Jacob Zuma has asked police chief Bheki Cele why he should not be suspended pending the outcome of an inquiry into police leases, says the presidency.
World Bank President Robert Zoellick says advanced countries need to act quickly to resolve their crises before they ravage the rest of the global economy.
Why venture capitalists prefer to invest in pigs, not chickens.
The JSE tracked global markets weaker as reassurances by G20 nations on the eurozone debt crisis failed to lift market sentiment.
Oracle says it has suffered damages of about $1.16bn from Google's alleged copyright and patent infringement of Java technology in the Android operating system.
Why we hit the panic button.
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No, developing countries should stay away from the EU’s troubles. 50% 1 votes
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