Uncertainty, volatility for SA growth

The underlying growth in SA’s economy indicates uncertainty and volatility, according to a survey.

• Gordhan can ask for a review, says NPA boss
• Gordhan questions Moyane’s leadership of Sars
• Nehawu threatens Limpopo public service shut down
• Credit rating in jeopardy over Gordhan

Uncertainty, volatility for SA growth

The underlying growth in SA’s economy indicates uncertainty and volatility, according to a survey.

• Gordhan can ask for a review, says NPA boss
• Gordhan questions Moyane’s leadership of Sars
• Nehawu threatens Limpopo public service shut down
• Credit rating in jeopardy over Gordhan

DRDGold scores record profits in line with sector

DRDGold has grown its market capitalisation and recorded a total dividend yield of 7.3% in the 2016 financial year.

• AEEI weathers tough business climate
• MTN invests in Iran’s own Uber
• Old Mutual’s wealth unit could IPO
• Banks pay for political turmoil

Amazon challenges Apple and Spotify

Amazon.com has unveiled a music streaming service that lets users access a vast catalogue of songs on demand.

• YouTube buys matchmaker for videos, sponsors
• Facebook continues tax struggle
• Can Samsung bounce back from Note 7 fiasco?
• Samsung kills Note 7

Gordhan: Rand plumbs six-week low

The rand heads for the lowest in almost six weeks amid renewed concerns that South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s job is on the line.

• Gordhan saga: SA’s rand slumps for second day
• Bank stocks plunge as Gordhan is called to court
• Torment of Gordhan rattles the rand again
• Oil off the boil, shares toil, sterling in trouble

Gordhan: What should investors do?

Vestact’s Sasha Naryshkine cautions against a knee-jerk reaction to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan being charged.

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