Large new labour federation will be apolitical, Zwelinzima Vavi says

The proposed new federation will incorporate almost 60 break-away Cosatu and independent unions, the former Cosatu general secretary says

Swiss prosecutors investigate soccer great Franz Beckenbauer

German soccer star, now 70, is suspected of money laundering and breach of trust in connection with awarding of 2006 World Cup to Germany

MTN seeks to raise billions through IPO

IPO is part of deal struck with Nigerian government to pay massive penalty for missing deadline to disconnect unregistered subscribers

S&P more positive about SA miners

Reasons for S&P’s brighter view of outlook on credit ratings of big miners included the raising of its forecast prices of most commodities for next two years

Danish bank becomes second money manager to stop lending to Eskom

Jyske Bank’s moves follows Futuregrowth’s decision as investors become increasingly concerned about parastatal governance and government infighting

Statistics not likely to reflect improvement in fight against crime

Issues in SAPS which require urgent resolution are lack of resources, poorly trained personnel, staff attrition and shortage of specialised equipment

National Empowerment Fund’s net loss more than doubled last year

Deterioration in impairments and write-offs at NEF is attributed to contracting economy which has hit small and medium enterprises particularly hard

Talks with stakeholders on Sentech’s cash crunch over digital migration go on

State-owned Sentech needs funding during the dual illumination period, when digital broadcasting co-exists with analogue before the switch off of the latter

EDITOR’S LUNCHBOX: Is the DA in Cape Town ANC-ing itself?

EFF accuses ANC Mogale City councillor Peace Mabe of fraud, and where in the world is Robert Mugabe?

Reappointing Dudu Myeni would all but seal a ratings downgrade for SA, DA says

It has been reported that Myeni’s retention at the helm of SAA might emerge as a compromise between Pravin Gordhan and President Jacob Zuma