economy

  1. LazyLion

    Is South Africa the Odd BRIC out?

    The meeting of BRICS leaders in Durban next week could uncharitably be described as a summit of the world's emerging economic powers, plus South Africa. On March 26-27 the African nation will -- for the first time since joining the Brazil, Russia, India and China grouping in 2011 -- host the...
  3. LazyLion

    Proposed Mining Bill a Threat

    The proposed new mining bill could send South Africa's international attractiveness rating further down, the SA Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) said on Wednesday. "The new mining bill could send South Africa tumbling even further down the Fraser index," said spokeswoman Anthea Jeffrey in...
  4. LazyLion

    China Wrestles with Cost of Cleaner Environment

    Facing public outrage over smog-choked cities and filthy rivers, China's leaders are promising to clean up its neglected environment - a pledge that sets up a clash with political pressures to keep economic growth strong. An array of possible initiatives discussed by officials and state media...
  5. LazyLion

    US Budget Impasse Weighs on Markets

    Uncertainty over the outcome of a budget battle in Washington pushed world stock markets lower on Monday. President Barack Obama and his political opponents have failed so far to agree on a way to roll back automatic spending cuts that took effect Friday. Those cuts slash $85 billion from the...
  6. E

    eskom downgraded by standard's and poor's

    MEDIA STATEMENT Eskom notes downgrade by Standard & Poor’s * Wednesday, 17 October 2012: Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has today announced that it has downgraded Eskom’s credit rating by one notch, as a consequence of its recent decision to downgrade the South African sovereign...
  7. A

    More downgrade for SA and the ANC.

    And these time around they say clearly why South Africa is downgraded. http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/10/13/strike-hit-sa-gets-second-ratings-downgrade Violent cultcha anyone?
  8. G

    European entrepreneurs Les misérables

    http://www.economist.com/node/21559618
  9. J

    Current State of IT Jobs Market

    Hi, I'm a pale developer-slash-test automator currently resident overseas. I'm considering heading back to SA to work for a couple of years to gain deeper experience, and spend some time with family (I'm a citizen), ideally as a java or mobile developer (android). What's the market like...
  10. Rouxenator

    Longest time your car has gone between fuel fill ups.

    I filled up my car three weeks and one day ago. For some strange reason I get this sense of satisfaction with every day that passes and I do not have to fill it up. This weekend the fuel light came on so if I cycle to work every day of this week then I'll only have to fill it up next week...
  11. M

    blue efficiency C180 and C200

    Was wondering what is the average fuel consumption drivers are getting out there on the new C180 and C200 blue efficiency. I noticed the manufacturer claims below 7ltr/100km. I have the 07 model in older shape and get 9.3ltr on average in johannesburg
  12. R13...

    Mbeki: Capital flight is a threat

    Moeletsi Mbeki that is. This was discussed on the forum at 8 on SAFM this morning. Some of the methods used sound down right illegal. http://www.iol.co.za/business/business-news/mbeki-capital-flight-is-a-threat-1.1131398
  13. G

    The continuing rise in bankruptcy among the middle-class in America

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akVL7QY0S8A&feature=youtu.be Veeeeery interesting. Long clip, not for the bandwidth poor.
  14. G

    Obama’s Economists: ‘Stimulus’ Has Cost $278,000 per Job

    http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-s-economists-stimulus-has-cost-278000-job_576014.html?nopager=1
  15. G

    Whaddaya mean, ya didn't know?

    http://www.moneyweb.co.za/mw/view/mw/en/page342028?oid=546391&sn=2009+Detail&pid=287226
  16. LazyLion

    World's first Super Model Billionaire?

    http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/03/gisele-bundchen-to-become-first-supermodel-billionaire/?hpt=hp_c2 Not bad for "just a pretty face"! :D
  17. LazyLion

    Competition Commission Approves Walmart deal with conditions

    http://www.iol.co.za/business/companies/watchdog-wants-wal-mart-deal-conditions-1.1069600 http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/article1070304.ece/Walmart--SA-cant-defend-domestic-market Bring on the cheaper goods! :D
  18. G

    Chindia - you ain't seen nuthin' yet

    http://www.smh.com.au/business/chindia--you-aint-seen-nuthin-yet-20100923-15o2v.html
  19. S

    The Banking system

    Mike Maloney Illuminates the Bankers. Link Mike Maloney was recently invited to speak at the 8th International Banking Forum in Sochi, Russia. The theme was "Banks Of Russia - 21st Century". The purpose of the conference was for bankers from around the world to meet and discuss the current...
  20. jes

    The economic impact of piracy - scare tactics or huge losses?

    The economic impact of piracy - scare tactics or huge losses? Is software piracy really costing the economy millions as the BSA suggests, or are these figures merely ‘scare tactics’
  21. jes

    Asian economies could benefit from reduction in piracy

    Asian economies could benefit from reduction in piracy Asia Pacific economies could benefit from cracking down on software piracy, a global group of software companies said Wednesday.
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