Steel Crisis: Chinese dumping accelerates as ArcelorMittal teeters on brink
The South African steel industry is fundamental to manufacturing in South Africa and integral to the future of the country.
Labor Issues
Uber faces off against California’s Luddite Labour Legislators
In just five years, on-demand taxi disruptor Uber has swept across the world. Along the way it has been challenged by vested interests so the latest one from California’s labour market regulators is nothing new.
German train drivers on longest walkout in Deutsche Bahn’s history
German train drivers found themselves under fire from industry and the government on Monday after announcing their longest walkout in the history of rail operator Deutsche Bahn.
Violence, injury and death in Burundi political clashes
At least nine protestors were hurt in Burundi’s capital Thursday in renewed clashes over a bid by the country’s president to stand for a third term, the Red Cross said.
Amplats CEO to discuss asset sale with AMCU union
The AMCU union said it would meet Anglo American Platinum’s CEO on Thursday to discuss the sale of the firm’s Rustenburg assets.
IG midday market update 23 Jan
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IG midday market update 16 Jan
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Transaction Capital expects sustainable growth after hefty restructure
Transaction Capital published results today declaring a 35% drop in headline earnings per share and a 36% drop in headline earnings. Alec Hogg was joined on CNBC Africa’s Power Lunch by David Hurwitz, CEO of Transaction Capital to discuss the results.
Good news! RMB/BER Business Confidence Index positive for the first time in two years
For the first time in nearly two years the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index has breached the neutral mark of 50, coming out at 51 indicating a positive move in business confidence based on a survey of businesspeople in five sectors within the South African market.
Shareholders back Woolies boycott
Various Woolworths shareholders indicated on Tuesday they supported the boycott against the retailer.