EDITOR’S LUNCHBOX: If you think SA’s murder rate is lower than Colombia’s, at least, you’re wrong
SA Weather Service board members in rising water, and Michael Bloomberg says Brexit is the ‘single stupidest thing any country has done’ besides Donald Trump
Stories of note Bytes from the digital world "Reckless decision" by South African Weather Service board members prompts tongue lashing from incredulous MPs. Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg put it succinctly when he said Brexit was a "stupid" move by any measure. In my opinion Matters of debate Colombia’s murder rate is a third lower than SA’s. About half-a-million South Africans have lost their lives violently since 1994. Hilary Joffe says a tacit alliance between "big capital" and "big labour" has been cited by some as a factor responsible for high levels of concentration in the South African economy — big unions prefer bargaining with big firms that can afford better wages and conditions. Finding alpha The long and the short of the markets There is low growth at MTN, which is recovering from the loss of subscribers in Nigeria and Uganda. Steinhoff undertakes share buy-backs, representing 1.8% of its issued equity. Very TwittyThe lighter side of the web
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.