Business News

Business Day Live Markets

• MARKET WRAP: JSE recovers a little after dismal week May 24, 2019
  The local bourse snapped a five-session losing streak on Friday, but weakened for the third week in a row amid US-China trade war concern
• Rand set for positive week despite global risk aversion May 24, 2019
  The rand was boosted by local political developments but sentiment remains subdued amid growing US-China trade tension
• Gold eases on weaker dollar and hopes of a US Fed rate cut May 24, 2019
  Gold may break $1,286 resistance and edge up to $1,290, while platinum is heading for its fifth straight weekly loss
• Global stocks lift as oil price recovers May 24, 2019
  Asian markets are torn between fears of a more protracted US-China trade war and hopes the two largest economies will reach a deal soon
• Oil still on course for biggest weekly loss of the year so far May 24, 2019
  Oil prices are up slightly on the day but are still falling on soaring US inventories, the US-China trade conflict, and Opec supply cuts
• WATCH: Stock picks — Mondi and Bidvest May 24, 2019
  Nesan Nair from Sasfin Securities and Nick Crail from Ashburton Investments talk to Business Day TV

Business Day Live Economy

• S&P Global Ratings keeps its position on SA unchanged May 24, 2019
  S&P's decision is in line with expectations that it would adopt a wait-and-see approach after the general elections
• WATCH: What the Bank’s rate decision means for the economy May 24, 2019
  Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings and Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop talk to Business Day TV
• July rate cut on the cards as Reserve Bank turns dovish May 24, 2019
  The Bank also downgrades its 2019 economic growth forecast
• As expected, Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged May 23, 2019
  Inflation is expected to moderate this year and the Bank has made it clear it would prefer inflation anchored at the mid-point of its 3%-6% inflation target range
• PODCAST | Business Day Spotlight: Huawei unpacks its plan May 23, 2019
  In this edition of Business Day Spotlight, we focus on the impact of the ongoing ‘cold war’ on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei
• WATCH: Why inflation has moderated May 23, 2019
  Nedbank Senior Economist Nicky Weimar talks to Business Day TV about the consumer price index data

IOL

• New boss at helm of KZN’s Sibaya fun kingdom May 25, 2019
  After his 15-year tenure as general manager at Sun International’s Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, Melville Vogel has handed over the reins.
• Africa has not engaged with the positive aspects or benefits of capitalism - futurist May 25, 2019
  In Africa capitalism has been a negative force, integrating the continent into the international economy in a position of subservience.
• The good life’s a beach beauty salon May 25, 2019
  Durban small business owner Nondumiso Mkhize got the idea for her unique offering while chatting with a client.
• Proper ICT research key to SME survival May 24, 2019
  If South Africa’s small and medium-sized (SME) business owners thought homework ended with their last day of school, they should think again.
• LISTEN: Interview with African business mogul Neil de Beer on Africa Day May 24, 2019
  The heritage of where we come from has been debated by so many people … Colonialisation reminds me that we were always influenced by non-Africans.
• In the battle of the thermostat, women win the war May 24, 2019
  Turning up the heating at work could give women the edge over their male colleagues.

SABC

Tech Central

• MTN Nigeria faces investigation over shares listing May 25, 2019
  MTN Nigeria says it’s being investigated by the country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over a listing of shares on the stock exchange.
• Wanted: A brave, capable leader for SA’s toughest job May 25, 2019
  The top job at one of South Africa’s biggest and most-troubled companies is open again for the 11th time in a decade and it’s unclear anyone is ready to fill it.
• Apple accused of selling private customer data May 25, 2019
  Apple was sued by customers who claim the company is unlawfully disclosing and selling information about people’s iTunes purchases as well as their personal data.
• Trump linking Huawei sanctions with trade defies security claims May 25, 2019
  US President Donald Trump says he may resolve a dispute over Huawei as part of a trade agreement with China, yet doing so would undercut American assertions the company poses a national security threat.
• Eskom CEO resigns for ‘health reasons’ May 24, 2019
  Phakamani Hadebe will step down as CEO of Eskom at the end of July, deepening a crisis that Goldman Sachs has described as the biggest threat to the country’s economy.
• Facebook aims to launch cryptocurrency early next year May 24, 2019
  Facebook is edging closer to launching its own cryptocurrency, with an aim to launch as soon as next year.

Allan Gray

• Grow your wealth by attending the Allan Gray Investment Summit May 23, 2019
  After successfully bringing together renowned investment experts from all over the globe for two consecutive years to sold-out audiences, the Allan Gray...
• Capital: Can companies have too much of a good thing? May 16, 2019
  In the centre of London, there is a market whose history stretches back to the first century. Built on the site of a Roman forum, Leadenhall was once the...
• Investing in the rise of electric vehicles May 9, 2019
  The consumer appeal of electric vehicles has increased over the last 10 years, with manufacturers in a race to ramp up development and production of...
• Investors need to block out 'noise' ahead of elections May 5, 2019
  It is understandable for investors to feel jittery in the run-up to the national elections, but giving too much air time to market noise is never a good idea...
• Balanced Fund update: An improved opportunity set May 2, 2019
  The poor sentiment towards equity markets at the end of 2018 reversed sharply in the first quarter of 2019, with the JSE appreciating 8% and the MSCI World...
• Stable Fund: Are we meeting our objectives? April 28, 2019
  The investment environment over the last few years has been particularly challenging, causing the Stable Fund’s return to be more volatile than it has been...

Red Website Design

• Negative SEO: How to Prevent a Competitor Killing Your Google Rankings [Infographic] May 24, 2019
  Are you worried a competitor might be attacking your website using negative SEO? Want to know the things you should monitor to prevent a negative SEO campaign being successful? We share 7 things you should monitor to protect against negative SEO in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Monitor your backlinks Monitor website speed Monitor […]
• 16 Components of a Killer Branding & Marketing Strategy [Infographic] May 24, 2019
  Are you in the process of creating a brand identity for your business? Want to know the essential components for a killer brand strategy? Hanson Dodge share their key considerations in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Competitive analysis Why you exist Brand architecture Creative elements Position Promise Reasons to believe Market opportunity Consumer insights […]
• New Survey: The State of Content Marketing in 2019 [Infographic] May 24, 2019
  Are you considering where to invest your marketing budget this year? Want to know how your content strategy measures up against other marketers? Zazzle Media share the stats you need to know from their recent survey in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Marketing budgets Wider business goals Social media Top focus areas […]
• 13 Social Media Dos & Don’ts for a Successful Online Marketing Strategy [Infographic] May 23, 2019
  Are you just getting started with a social media strategy for your business? Want to know the social media dos and don’ts your business should follow? Web Strategy Plus share their social media dos and don’ts in this infographic. Here are the my top five from their list: Create a plan Share quality content Maintain […]
• 21 Rules of Content Marketing You Can’t Afford to Break [Infographic] May 23, 2019
  Are you new to the world of content marketing? Want to know the content marketing rules your business should abide by? KAYAK Online Marketing share their content marketing rules in this infographic. Here are my top five from their list: Build trust with transparency Headlines are everything Remember that great content invites links Recycle your […]
• 5 Feminine Google Font Combinations for a Beautiful Website & Brand Image [Infographic] May 23, 2019
  Are you looking for a Google font combination for your website? Want your website fonts to be feminine and convey beauty? Betty Red Design share 5 font combinations you should try in this infographic. Here’s what makes their list: Oswald + Droid Serif Playfair Display + Lato Quicksand + Jacques Francois Old Standard + Gudea […]