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South Africa Inc is firing on all cylinders – for now

26 November 2010 | Straight Talk

It’s sometimes difficult to gauge how well an economy is doing. As you go about your daily life you struggle to notice whether the economy is ailing or booming. In fact – through the recent recession – the Average Joe wouldn’t have noticed anything amiss.

Battle lines drawn in this 21st Century jobs debacle

26 November 2010 | The Stage

A couple of weeks ago I said government’s “five million jobs by 2020” plan was dead in the water. This week I’ll go a step further. The government’s “five million jobs by 2020” plan will do irreparable damage to the country. Minister of Economic Developme

Late starters can retire comfortably too

26 November 2010 | Featured Story

Don’t let the title of today’s article fool you. The best way to secure your standard of living through retirement is to begin saving as early as possible. Tuck away 15% of your gross salary for 35-years and you should easily retire with a replacement rat

Treat your cards like cash

12 November 2010 | Straight Talk

Every year thousands of South Africans fall victim to debit and credit card fraud. Pieter Du Toit, CEO of FNB Smart Product House said 80% of debit card fraud stems from card skimming activities, predominantly at ATMs. He was presenting at a media confere

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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