Articles by Staff Writer

Lo and behold! The strike is over but at what cost?

28 May 2010 · Staff Writer

The Transnet strike is finally over but the effect on the economy will be long lasting...

Gordhan warns of uncertain economical times

27 May 2010 · Staff Writer

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan warned on Wednesday that uncertain economic times await South Africa...

Be warned of the debt trap

26 May 2010 · Staff Writer

The NCR has encouraged South Africans to focus on promoting wise financial management to avoid the debt trap...

The Week In Review 17 - 21 May 2010

21 May 2010 · Staff Writer

The Transet strike costs SA a pretty penny, foreign players will pay tax, MTN rolls out an uncapped solution and the government suggests allowances for unemployed youth....

Unsecured credit is a sure thing when it comes to demand

25 May 2010 · Staff Writer

A recent report by the NCR revealed that the value of new credit granted in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased by 18.13%...

Allowances for the unemployed youth?

21 May 2010 · Staff Writer

SA government is exploring options to tackle the problem of youth unemployment and one solution could be allowances from the state...

Transnet strike costing SA a lot

20 May 2010 · Staff Writer

The ongoing Transnet strike is having a drastic impact on South Africa's export business...

MTN rolls uncapped mobile broadband solution

19 May 2010 · Staff Writer

MTN has set the bar for mobile broadband providers after it announced an uncapped mobile broadband solution...

Foreign soccer players to be taxed

18 May 2010 · Staff Writer

Want Mr Messi in your local pizza advert? SARS will tax him and make sure you get them the money...

Transnet strike leaves commuters stranded

17 May 2010 · Staff Writer

As many as 2.9 million commuters were left stranded on Monday due to the ongoing Transnet strike...

The week of 10 to 14 May 2010 in review

14 May 2010 · Staff Writer

Entrepreneurs being crippled by FIFA, gold hitting a record high and lack of funds impacting SA's education, all this and more in The Week In Review...

When not to use your credit card

When not to use your credit card

13 May 2010 · Staff Writer

The term "rob Peter to pay Paul" is typically related to credit card debt and here are some things you should never use your credit card for...