Is furniture stalwart Lewis really so cheap?

Despite underwhelming returns, Lewis is the one retailer in a ‘graveyard’ sector that’s stood the test of time by staying focused on the basics and not taking ...

Opening salvoes in the Amazon vs Takealot battle

The price war between the online rivals appears to be happening mostly behind the scenes

The Anglo survival handbook

Miner Anglo unveils restructuring proposal that largely mirrors BHP’s, but in simpler terms

EDITORIAL: Will the new-look Anglo be appealing enough?

The market responded cautiously when the proposed restructuring at Anglo was announced

The money’s in the forecourt

The Fuel Company plays a key role in diversifying KAL away from its traditional farmer client base. It’s picking up momentum as it rolls out more convenience ...

Formulating a new battle plan against the NHI law

Lawyers discuss concerns and objections of two organisations that intend to challenge the legislation in court

DEON GOUWS: A very British perspective on JSE listings

Perhaps the South African finance minister should follow the example of his UK counterpart to attract listings to the JSE

No Netflix twist on May 29

Showtime: after the DA’s manifest failure to openly embrace a nonracial future, how likely is the black middle class to bite the ANC hand that feeds it?

JUSTICE MALALA: Why the DA snubs black liberals

The burning flag ad shows the party is out of touch with voters who could have helped it govern

Pivoting to save South Africa

The DA says its new free-market economic plan would create 2-million jobs and save the country from its low-growth trap. The blowback from labour has been ...

EDITORIAL: NHI — a Grimm fairy tale

The National Health Insurance Bill, signed into law on the eve of the election, will need absurd tax increases and won’t result in better care

Pulling Transnet back on track

Rail reform can boost job creation, tax collection and the rand — here’s how it will work

DUNCAN McLEOD: PC vs Mac, and the battle for silicon supremacy

Chips take centre stage as the lines between the virtual and real worlds blur, and Intel is the big loser

Simmering fuse in the Middle East

Despite White House assertions that there is no widening war in the Middle East, an increasing number of players seem to be entering the fray

A bad week for Helen Zille

The DA federal chair’s attempt to defend an advert depicting the South African flag going up in flames has backfired

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BREAKING NEWS: S&P leaves SA’s credit rating and outlook unchanged

Andrew Linder

The decision was widely expected by analysts and economists

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MARKET WRAP: JSE muted as rally runs out of steam

Lindiwe Tsobo

Gold gained 1.28% to $2,407.58/oz and platinum 1.37% to $1,086.80/oz. Brent crude was 0.3% firmer at $83.51 a barrel

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REVIEW: High price a sticking point in two-wheel drive Honda CR-V

Honda’s once-popular SUV is outgunned in value for money by all-wheel drive rivals

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Checkers goes beyond groceries with new Sixty60 app

Local retailers are having to up their games following the arrival of global giant Amazon in the country

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Marc Hasenfuss FM and Investors Monthly editor

MARC HASENFUSS: The difficulty in retrieving Brett Kebble’s lost treasure

Randgold wants its shares back, along with $144m in dividends

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SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Let them drive G-Wagons

What the ANC says on the campaign trail and what it does are two very different things. Fikile Mbalula’s Geländewagen gaffe shows as much

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