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IPhone XS buyers undeterred by higher prices, few upgrades

The iPhone XS is as much as $200 more expensive than last year's already pricey iPhone X. But that means little to the Apple faithful or those seeking to upgrade their older iPhone.

Be the Branson of business, the Clarkson of cars

With knowledge and no personality, you're just a specialist. With personality and no knowledge, you're a Kardashian, says Douglas Kruger..

China is said to cancel trade talks as new US tariffs loom

China has called off planned trade talks with the US and is unlikely to sit down with Washington until after the mid-term elections, according to people familiar with the situation.

Reserve Bank rates decision may just be short-term property breather

Although the SA Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged, a hike may well come sooner than anticipated, caution property experts.

Ramaphosa's ‘new deal' plan will invest billions in agriculture, townships and infrastructure

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a package of economic reforms and spending plans on Friday morning in an effort to boost South Africa's sluggish economy.

The 4 sectors getting a boost from Ramaphosa's stimulus package

Key growth drivers are set to benefit from the new economic stimulus package unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa

The economy of sport - and 6 gender myths stunting growth

If sporting market revenue could double between 2005 and 2017 with negligible investment in half the population, think what could be achieved if the playing field were even, writes Marelise van der Merwe.

Apple's new smartwatch can only monitor your heart in the US

Shoppers queuing up to buy Apple's latest smartwatch anywhere but the US face an uncertain wait before they can use the product's headline-grabbing electrocardiogram feature.

Success of Ramaphosa's agriculture stimulus plan depends on land reform outcome - economist

Current land reform discussions and the direction the policy takes will be key determinants of the success of President Cyril Ramaphosa's proposed action points for stimulating the South African agricultural economy, says agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo.

Too early to panic about SA land - SA Reserve Bank deputy

The ANC's plan to make it easier to take land without compensation could impact financial-sector stability, but it's “too early to panic", says the deputy governor of SARB.

Stimulus recap: What Ramaphosa announced on Friday

A look at seven key points President Cyril Ramaphosa made when he announced a package of economic reforms and spending plans in an effort to kick-start SA's sluggish economy.

May tears Into EU and demands respect, says Brexit at 'impasse'

Theresa May hit back at the European Union for flatly rejecting her Brexit plans and demanded the bloc treat the UK with respect, as the stalemate in negotiations deepened.

JSE rallies as Ramaphosa announces economic stimulus plan

The JSE rallied to close firmer following the announcement of the economic stimulus plan by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Gordhan: Stimulus plan all about implementation

The newly-announced economic stimulus package stands out in that there is a focus on implementation, says the minister of public enterprises.

Clicks reveals new CEO to lead the group

The Clicks Group has announced the name of its new group CEO who will take over from David Kneale in January 2019.

Amplats finance director to step down in early 2019

In an update to shareholders the platinum miner said Ian Botha had tendered his resignation and would be 'relocating abroad to pursue other career opportunities'.

Meet Ramaphosa's new 10-person land reform advisory panel

The names of President Cyril Ramaphosa's 10-member advisory panel on land reform have been announced.

The Ramaphosa Plan: Doing more with the little he's got

Ramaphosa said on Friday that the work "starts now". He wasn't wrong, explains Pieter du Toit.

Ramaphosa's stimulus plan: What you need to know

An upbeat President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the government's much-vaunted economic stimulus plan. Here is what you need to know.

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