Private credit extension increases in April

South Africa’s private credit extension last month rose to its fastest since last October driven by higher corporate activity.

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Private credit extension increases in April

South Africa’s private credit extension last month rose to its fastest since last October driven by higher corporate activity.

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Aspen welcomes DA retracting allegations

Aspen Pharmacare on Tuesday welcomed the the Democratic Alliance's (DA) retraction of allegations of anti-competitive conduct previously made against the pharmaceutical company.

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Indian police to probe $10.8 billion aircraft deal

India’s federal investigation agency will probe a decade-old deal by the national carriers to acquire 111 aircraft.

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The pound rose for the second day as fears that Theresa May’s lead in pre-election polling could be slipping were somewhat allayed.

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Small business making a difference

Our small business sector is gradually breathing life into the economy, writes Dr Thami Mazwai.

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