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The worst is yet to come
The problem is that when bad debts rise, the impact is exponential
Costs drive regulation threat
Spiralling health-care expenses faced by consumers forces minister to consider tougher measures, reports Lynn Carlisle
Don't be swayed by doom-and-gloom scenarios
Nedgroup offers investment advice during turbulent times
Property sector under pressure, but no crisis
Already stung by global market woes, the local listed property sector looks set for more pricing pressure thanks to the latest interest rate hike.
Justmoneysavers - check out the banks' special deals
Free cash and low interest rates offered by banks and credit card companies to win new customers - but beware!
Confidence at new low as SA feels the pinch
Confidence in the economy and business prospects fell to a near five-year low in February, hammered by rising inflation, higher interest rates and power cuts.
Manuel frets over poor saving habits
South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has come out in the open about his views on South Africans' low savings rates.
Banks would far rather help than repossess homes
After a total 4.5 percentage point hike in interest rates since June 2006, banks are eager to keep debt-burdened householders in their homes.
Hold on tight and wait for the market upswing
There is lots of coverage in the press at the moment about possible recession and high inflation
Inflation ‘to bust target till 2010' on Eskom hikes
Reserve Bank could be forced to take 'extreme measure' to meet inflation targets
Capitec set for a tough year
In writing about the ratings of the banks, I looked only at Absa, RMBH, Standard Bank, FirstRand and Nedbank. Their average historic price:earnings ratio was 7,7. by Ben Temkin
Give small business a break - Branson
Virgin man wants entrepeneural red tape disposed of