Eskom: Govt encouraging independents; not changing directorate
South Africa’s government has accepted the resignation of Eskom’s chairman and will soon start the process to pick a new head for the power utility
Alec Hogg
GoDaddy.com strikes gold, listing makes it worth $3bn
GoDaddy Inc. gained in its trading debut, after the company raised $460 million in a larger-than-expected initial public offering.
Maize drought – here’s how to avoid wasting a good crisis
Wise ones tell us to never waste a good crisis. And it looks like South African agriculture is taking that advice after the national maize crop is hit by one of the three worst droughts in a century of recorded history.
Glencore can again court reluctant Rio Tinto next week – but will it?
The shackles keeping Glencore Plc Chief Executive Officer Ivan Glasenberg from grabbing control of the world’s second-biggest mining company will be removed next week when a U.K. takeover rule barring a hostile offer expires.
New pressure on iron ore price – weak currencies kick in
Iron ore may extend declines as weakening producer currencies shrink domestic mining costs, reducing incentives for the supply cuts needed to balance the market
Let them think you a fool rather than remove all doubt
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” Why did Alec Hogg quote the iconic Mark Twain? Read to find out in today’s Rational Perspective.
Nigeria’s Buhari to “spare no effort” in defeating Boko Haram
A day after becoming the first politician in Nigerian history to succeed a sitting leader by ballot, Muhammadu Buhari promised on Wednesday to “spare no effort” to defeat Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
SA shares up, MTN doing well after Nigerian election
South African stocks ticked up slightly on Wednesday buoyed by telecoms operator MTN Group, spurred on by peaceful presidential elections in Nigeria where it is a market leader.
How foolish of you to believe that: Media fooled by presidency for April Fools
The South African president’s office sent out a press release on Wednesday announcing new cabinet appointments for positions that do not exist, making April Fools of some local media.
Down in the dumps? Eat fewer carbs, more fat, says Dr Ann Childers
US psychiatrist Dr Ann Childers says a low-carb, high-fat diet is best for stable, good mood in both adults and children.