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- MARKET WRAP: JSE falls on global growth fears December 14, 2018The US-China trade war is reflected in gloomy economic data, sending the rand 1.5% lower to the dollar, with only gold miners eking out some gains
- Rand slides 1.5% against the dollar on global growth fears December 14, 2018Both Chinese and French economic data disappoints, while UK Prime Minister Theresa May battles in Brussels
- Gold is down on the strong dollar and set for a weekly decline December 14, 2018Gold is down about 0.7% so far this week, but analysts are optimistic about gold’s prospects in 2019
- WATCH: Stock picks — Italtile and Fedex December 14, 2018Sekgabo Molelekoa from Umthombo Wealth and Ricus Reeders from PSG Wealth talk to Business Day TV
- WATCH: Where to put you money in 2019 December 14, 2018Director and Morningstar Investment Management senior portfolio manager Victoria Reuvers talks to Business Day TV
- World stocks tumble on weak economic data from China and Europe December 14, 2018French business activity plunges into contraction, retreating at the fastest pace in more than four years due to anti-government protests; sterling’s rally fizzles on signs of Brexit deadlock
Business Day Live Economy
- Reserve Bank to wait until May for next rate hike, says Reuters poll December 13, 2018The Reserve Bank will not raise interest rates again until May 2019, according to a Reuters poll
- Farm and factory gate inflation slows slightly December 13, 2018The farm prices of fruit and vegetables fell, but cereals got more expensive, according to November’s producer price index
- WATCH: Where is SA headed? December 13, 2018Anglo American SA executive head Andile Sangqu, who has been involved in scenario planning for SA to 2030, talks to Business Day TV
- Retail sector notches up better than expected growth for October December 12, 2018Retailers in household furniture, appliances and equipment led the way with a 10.1% boost
- Inflation ticks up slightly in November December 12, 2018Consumer inflation accelerated due to higher food and diesel prices
- Future of mining and manufacturing remains uncertain despite slight rebound December 11, 2018Mnining and manufacturing are SA's kingpin economic sectors, but figures released by Stats SA show both to have stunted growth
IOL
- SA malls extending trading hours to accommodate customers December 15, 2018As the festive season approaches shopping malls and retailers will be extending their trading hours to accommodate their customers.
- Egypt's Pharos Holding says it will launch microfinance services December 14, 2018The Cairo-based lender is a financial institution based in Egypt’s, providing investment banking, asset management, securities brokerage and more.
- Zimbabwe mining minister invites De Beers, Vast Resources to return December 14, 2018A spokesman for De Beers, an Anglo American unit, said in an email it was not mining in Zimbabwe and did not intend to.
- OPINION: eJobs platform deserves 2018 tech award December 14, 2018During the 2018 State of the Nation Address, Cyril Ramaphosa indicated that he wanted to know the state of youth employment and unemployment.
- Apple supplier sees life beyond smartphone screens in sensors December 14, 2018Japan Display Inc., a struggling supplier of screens for Apple Inc.’s iPhone, needs another cash cow amid sputtering smartphone demand.
- Black Friday: more evidence that SA consumers are under pressure December 14, 2018South African consumers, faced with increased economic and financial hurdles, are set to tighten their belts further this period.
SABC
- American scholar slams US for Huawei CFO arrest December 15, 2018Jeffrey Sachs slammed the United States for asking Canada to arrest Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, saying that it is a "shocking break with practice". The post American scholar slams US for Huawei CFO arrest appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's […]
- E Cape fishermen to receive farming licenses December 15, 2018More than 5-thousand small-scale fishermen from villages in and around Port St John's will receive fish farming licenses and training. The post E Cape fishermen to receive farming licenses appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
- NCR warns consumers not to over spend during festive season December 15, 2018The National Credit Regulator (NCR) says as consumers are spending during the festive season The post NCR warns consumers not to over spend during festive season appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
- Ramaphosa appoints Eskom Sustainability Task Team December 14, 2018President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an Eskom Sustainability Task Team to advise government on how to resolve the power utility's operational, structural and financial challenges. The post Ramaphosa appoints Eskom Sustainability Task Team appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news […]
- Reserve Bank marks decline in capital spending December 14, 2018Fixed investments in the South African economy indicate the depressed investor confidence and constrained finances at State Owned companies. The post Reserve Bank marks decline in capital spending appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
- Ramaphosa to announce Eskom special team December 14, 2018As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to announce a special team to come up with solutions to Eskom's problems, CEO Phakamani Hadebe, had detailed steps which he believes can make the power utility viable again. The post Ramaphosa to announce Eskom special team appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport […]
Tech Central
- MTN hires new group CTO, other top executives December 14, 2018Following the resignation of Babak Fouladi, MTN Group has appointed Charles Molapisi as its new chief technology and information officer, effecting 1 January 2019.
- Facebook bug exposes photos of up to 6.8 million users December 14, 2018Facebook has discovered a bug which may have affected up to 6.8 million people and given third-party apps wider access to user photos on the social network.
- Illegal crypto mining a huge threat in Africa December 14, 2018Hijacking computers to illegally mine cryptocurrencies has overtaken ransomware as the biggest cyber threat in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, according to Kaspersky Lab.
- 2019 cannot be worse for cryptocurrencies December 14, 2018The year 2018 has been a terrible one for cryptocurrencies, which have been on a race to the bottom that shows no real sign of abating.
- Jacob Zuma joins Twitter December 14, 2018Former President Jacob Zuma has joined Twitter, posting a video on the social media platform explaining his reasons for doing so.
- Huawei woes multiply as France risks becoming next challenge December 14, 2018As Huawei’s battles in the US snare its founder’s daughter, a new front is opening up across the Atlantic - in France.
Red Website Design
- 58 Eye-Opening Web Design Stats to Guide Your Strategy in 2019 [Infographic] December 14, 2018Are you considering your website design for 2019? Need some web design stats and facts to guide your online strategy? Vendasta share the web design stats you need to know in this infographic. They break things down as follows: General Stats About Websites Website Functionality Stats Website Design Stats Website Device Stats Content for Websites […]
- 8 Social Media Advertising Metrics to Measure When Paying for Ads [Infographic] December 14, 2018Are you investing some of your marketing budget into paid social media ads? Want to check your social media advertising strategy is generating the right results? We share 8 social media advertising metrics you should measure in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Social Media Reach Engagement Amplification Rate Social Media Referrals Click-Through-Rate Bounce Rate […]
- 24 Google Drive Features That’ll Boost Business Productivity [Infographic] December 14, 2018Are you looking for ways to improve business productivity? Want to know how Google Drive can make you more efficient? NetCredit share 24 Google Drive features to improve productivity in this infographic. They start with the following 5 can’t miss features: Work offline Restore previous versions Scan documents with your android phone Locate images and […]
- 5 Actionable Steps to a Successful Social Media Strategy in 2019 [Infographic] December 13, 2018Are you looking to better utilise social media for business in 2019? Want to know how to craft a campaign that generates big results? CJG Digital Marketing share their steps to social media success in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Identify and set your goals Analyse your target audience Identify and monitor relevant metrics […]
- 15 Marketing Metrics to Measure the Success of Your Online Strategy [Infographic] December 13, 2018How do you measure the success of your online marketing strategy? Want to know the metrics you should track to help you optimise your marketing strategy? We share 15 marketing metrics you should track in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Sessions Users Bounce Rate Visit to Contact Ratio Goal Completions Keyword Rankings Impressions Clicks […]
- 15 Email Marketing Best Practices to Improve Open Rates [Infographic] December 13, 2018Are you looking for ways to improve your email marketing strategy? Want to optimise your marketing emails and improve open rates? We share 15 best practices to improve email open rates in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Start the relationship off right Be consistent in your mailings Segment your audience Let the data be […]
