http://www.fin24.com/ Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotic http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:11:01 +0200 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:50:27 +0200 South Africa's current account deficit has narrowed in the first quarter, helped by increased external demand while a weaker rand boosted local exports. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SAs-current-account-deficit-narrows-20130619 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:50:27 +0200 South Africa's consumer price index‚ was 5.6% year on year in May after a 5.9% y/y increase in April‚ Statistics SA says. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SAs-May-CPI-figures-slows-to-56-20130619 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:45:36 +0200 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the revenue outlook could dim further if markets react adversely to an upcoming announcement by the US. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Gordhan-warns-of-financial-shockwaves-20130618 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:56:25 +0200 Mining magnate and billionaire Patrice Motsepe has reportedly donated R12m to reduce poverty and unemployment in Cape Town. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Motsepe-donates-R12m-to-Cape-Town-20130619 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:02 +0200 The number of millionaires globally jumped to 12 million, in part because of simultaneous strength in the stock, bond and real estate markets, a study shows. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Ranks-of-the-rich-swelling-report-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:27:58 +0200 The awarding of a new National Lottery operating licence will be the most scrutinised lottery bid yet, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/No-tata-ma-chance-with-lotto-licence-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:02:23 +0200 Pirate attacks off West Africa's mineral-rich Gulf of Guinea have almost doubled from last year and threaten to increase the costs of commodities from the region. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Piracy-endangers-commodities-shipping-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:04 +0200 The National Treasury's proposal to introduce a carbon tax should ensure that the poor are protected, an analyst says. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Carbon-tax-should-protect-the-poor-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:57:03 +0200 Building confidence hits a new four year high, but majority of respondents still rate conditions as unsatisfactory according to the latest FNB/BER index http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Building-confidence-rising-FNBBER-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:07:37 +0200 Mortgage bond originator Ooba has in May recorded the company's highest value of home loans‚ a 21.3% increase on a year ago. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Ooba-sets-5-year-home-loan-approval-high-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:22:11 +0200 A Free Trade Area between South Africa and Nigeria would have a powerful effect on trade and would have economic benefits to both economies, an expert says. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SA-Nigeria-to-benefit-from-free-trade-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:37:01 +0200 The number of people employed in the formal non-agricultural sector has increased by about 0.1%‚ in the first quarter of 2013‚ Statistics SA data shows. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Formal-sector-employment-up-01-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:37:18 +0200 If it ain’t broke, why on earth fix it, asks Mandi Smallhorne. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Lost-for-words-20130614 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:31:07 +0200 The government has acknowledged that high levels of violent crime in South Africa are having a significant negative impact on the country's economy. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Violent-crime-harms-SA-economy-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:27:28 +0200 The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters is bringing an application in court to obtain information about an increase in chicken import duty costs. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Chicken-importers-head-to-court-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:03:05 +0200 The findings of an investigation into allegations against a commissioner of the SA Revenue Service (Sars) will be presented to the finance minister soon. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/South-Africa/SARS-commissioner-probe-almost-complete-20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:01:45 +0200 The youth must drive economic development and transformation needed for an inclusive economy, says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Minister-slams-chronic-unemployment-20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:04:10 +0200 About 1 000 jobs would be created by placing young people in municipalities in the waste sector, says Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Green-economy-a-boost-for-youth-jobs-20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:23:22 +0200 South Africans are not truly free and more needs to be done to bring about productive employment and property ownership, says UDM leader Bantu Holomisa. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Are-South-Africans-truly-free-20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:25:19 +0200 Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant is not aware of any plans of farmworkers embarking on strike action, according to a report. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Oliphant-unaware-of-farmworkers-strike-20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:34:56 +0200