Excess deaths hit pandemic record in SA business hub

by Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg | Jul 1, 2021 | Moneyweb

Nationally 3 907 excess deaths were recorded in the week to June 20, with 1 188 of those were officially attributed to Covid-19.

Activity levels decline in the building and construction sector

by Roy Cokayne | Jun 23, 2021 | Moneyweb

But remain close to pre-Covid-19 levels.

Buffett exits as Gates foundation trustee, sidestepping rift

by Katherine Chiglinsky, Bloomberg | Jun 23, 2021 | Moneyweb

As the charity grapples with upheaval created by the divorce of its namesake founders.

Inflation hits 5.2%

by Larry Claasen | Jun 23, 2021 | Moneyweb

The highest in 30 months.

Shares cheer dovish Powell; SA rand up on inflation surge

by kate@clickscount.co.za | Jun 23, 2021 | Moneyweb

While a surge in inflation in South Africa lifted the rand on hawkish central bank expectations.

Why the UDM is taking Gordhan to court over SAA deal

by kate@clickscount.co.za | Jun 23, 2021 | Moneyweb

Demands details – and wants to know why government would spend millions on a commission of inquiry, then reward some of those implicated in the findings with running the airline.