Berkshire bought back record $5bn of stock last quarter
Suggesting Warren Buffett’s thinking shifted.
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China dominates did for Africa’s largest dam
In new pact.
Covid’s spreading fast because billions don’t have water to wash
‘The chronic underinvestment has left billions vulnerable and we are now seeing the consequences’ – UN-Water Chair.
Elon Musk sued by Tesla twitter critic for defamation
Tesla sought a restraining order.
Discovery reveals claims data trends – including the leading causes of death in clients under 30
Insurer and medical scheme, Discovery has highlighted claims data trends through its shared-value insurance model.
Support for women informal workers is urgent
As pandemic unfolds.
MTN considers sale of stake in Iran ride-hailing app Snapp
MTN owns 43% of the app.
NUMSA vows to fight essential service application in petroleum
NUMSA is part of arbitration at the Commission of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration to determine if workers in petroleum should constitute an essential service.
These are the world’s most ‘miserable’ economies – including South Africa
The US is projected to see the worst reversal of fortune this year in a ranking of global economic misery, underscoring just how much havoc the pandemic has wrought.
South Africa’s property sales highest in six years – where people are buying
While the market has picked up significantly and Seeff ended July with the highest sales in six years, buyers putting in low offers are left disappointed, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group.
How being married in community of property impacts your debts as a couple
Understanding how your marriage contract will impact the management of your family’s finances is essential to a happy marriage and a secure financial future, notes Cyber Finance, a debt management company.
Wirecard suspected of lending to partner firms before collapse
German prosecutors suspect Wirecard extended large loans to partner companies before its implosion in June, when the payments company was already facing reports alleging fraud.
Vaccine confronts humanity with next moral test
The toughest moral test lies ahead.
As stock research world shrinks, more firms pay to be covered
With demand growing, the purveyors of what’s known as ‘sponsored research’ reject critics who say they’re doing little more than selling advertising.
The pandemic workday is 48 minutes longer and has more meetings
‘People have adjusted their work patterns.’
The world’s hottest stock is a money-losing tech giant soaring 880%
Sea is now the biggest listed company in Southeast Asia.
‘We’ve had 15,000 booked for Eat Out to Help Out’
Restaurants are cautiously optimistic about their trading prospects as eateries reopen for business.
I won a holiday but it turned out to be a big scam
Sammie Richardson was nearly duped by a fake competition on Instagram but there are more scams out there.
545,476 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa with 305 new deaths
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now a total of 545,476 cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
INTERVIEW | Cashbuild’s biggest acquisition in eight years marks a major shift in strategy
The Werner de Jager led retailer expansion strategy became less aggressive but it’s latest acquisition of The Building Company, takes it back to roots of aggressive expansion.
Female Entrepreneurs Have Better Risk Profile For Business Loans
Call to finance female business owners While female-owned businesses are still in the minority in…