Twitter CEO’s account hacked after posting racist messages
Some of the tweets contained the hashtag #ChucklingSquad, which was believed to indicate the identity of the hacker group.
Twitter said on Friday the account of chief executive Jack Dorsey had been "compromised" after a series of erratic and offensive messages were posted.
The dark underbelly of the business rescue industry
A Section 417 report makes stark findings against business rescue practitioner Hans Klopper and corporate lawyer Connie Myburgh.
Business News Ramaphosa lures Japanese investors with promise of ‘entrepreneurial state’
He describes it as a state that can work with the private sector to promote competitiveness and assure the success of business partners.
Personal Finance Poor households now squeezed for survival
After paying for transport and electricity, poor households are on average left with just R1,249.48 for all other essential household expenses.
Business News Eskom unbundling must lead to private-public sector union – expert
The key to unlocking the potential of unbundling for Brazil was its vast resources for renewable energy generation.
Business News SA has to ‘learn from Asian Tigers’ to move economy
The ‘relaxation’ of stiff regulations, which included labour laws, is needed. These are ‘rigorous and business-unfriendly’, contributing to low growth.
Business News Why Mboweni’s economic plan is ‘on the right track’
An economist says the plan to save the ailing economy is a ‘step in the right direction’ but warns of opposition from labour and the ANC’s alliance partners.
Business News Battery theft threatens MTN’s network coverage
The general manager for network operations at MTN South Africa, Ernst Paul, said the vandalising of equipment caused disruptions.
Transformation in the workplace needs to be sped up – Nxesi
Minister of Labour and Employment Thulas Nxesi said the lack of transformation and employment equity is something the government needs to tackle ‘head-on’.
Business News Brazilian chicken exporter criticises SA industry’s attitude
Ricardo Santin suggested the industry was its own worst enemy by choosing ‘war’ over partnership with the largest meat exporter in the world.
Business News Read in full: Mboweni’s bold new plan to turn SA’s economy around
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has called for comment on a much-awaited economic strategy plan for South Africa that he hopes will boost growth and create jobs in the country.
Business News Banks score nearly R500m in Naspers’s Prosus listing
The amounts paid to the banks comprise two thirds of the total estimated expenses for the group’s listing of R736 million.
Business News Gugulethu entrepreneurs accuse Nedbank of stealing card blocking invention
Thandile Jwambi and Tatolo Kutumane claim Nedbank is in breach of an agreement that was part oral, part tacit and part implied, which the bank has denied.
Analysis & Profiles SA needs a radical policy shift to save the economy
There is no way an economy that does not manufacture goods massively will be able to create jobs, and land reform is crucial.
Business News Taxpayers want more efficiency, trust and credibility from Sars – survey
The most important outcomes of a PwC tax survey in regard to corporate income tax and Vat returns.
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