Stories of note Bytes from the digital world Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba gets an unlikely ally in the fight against Home Affairs, but sooner or later he will realise that poverty, not foreign immigration, is at the crux of what has become his obsession. Something for Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba to think about: looming junk status is prompting the government pension fund to look offshore. In my opinion Matters of debate Sisonke Msimang argues that if 98 men were anally raped every single day for a year, a national state of crisis would be proclaimed. SA has the overweening power to influence Zimbabwe’s domestic politics to change for the better. What is missing is the desire and diplomatic nous to use it effectively, argues Gerrit Olivier. Finding alpha The long and the short of the markets Welcome back home, old pal, Old Mutual — all four of you! Emira earmarks R290m for its initial investment in the US. The group is to earn dollar-denominated, double-digit returns of about 10.5%...

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.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.