Business

Budget 'must boost business confidence'

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's upcoming Budget speech needs to boost business confidence, while designating 2012 as a year of implementation, says Business Unity South Africa.

Old Mutual invests in township malls

Old Mutual Property is redeveloping and refurbishing several malls in previously disadvantaged areas as part of its contribution to sustainable community development and township upliftment in South Africa.

South Africa still a net food exporter

South Africa remains a net a food exporter, selling 30% more agricultural goods abroad than it imported in 2010, according to the latest South Africa Survey published by the SA Institute of Race Relations.

Standard Bank tops Africa brand ranking

South Africa's Standard Bank Group is ranked the most valuable banking brand in Africa in the 2012 global Top 500 Banking Brands report - the second year in a row it has received the accolade.

Rand flat vs dollar

The rand was flat against the dollar in noon trade on Friday as the euro remained in tight ranges ahead of key US non-farm payrolls due out later in the day.