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Best and worst banks in South Africa: survey

MyBroadband BusinessTech recently conducted a user survey where consumers were asked to rate their banks according to service levels, pricing and convenience. Users had to rate their bank on a 5 point scale as shown below: 5 – Excellent (much … read more »

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New charges against Malema

Johannesburg – Police are investigating new charges of corruption, fraud and theft against Julius Malema – this time relating to the “sale” of a plot in 2007. A former “friend” of Malema, businessman Matane Mphahlele, has now turned against the … read more »

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Gabon votes in parliamentary poll, opposition boycotts

Opposition parties boycotted a parliamentary election in Gabon on Saturday that was expected to strengthen the hand of President Ali Bongo’s ruling Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG). The PDG currently holds a comfortable majority in the 120- seat assembly of the … read more »

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Ghana named 4th best investment destination in Africa

International investors have chosen Ghana as the fourth best country in Africa for investment, according to the Africa Business Panel survey 2011. The survey, released in late June 2011, was conducted by the Africa Business Panel that sampled 800 business … read more »

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Standard Bank intent on Nigeria, Angola growth

Standard Bank is looking to ramp up its business in oil-rich Angola, and has no plans to slow down in fast-growing Nigeria, the head of Africa’s biggest bank said on Wednesday. Jacko Maree told the Reuters Africa Investment Summit that … read more »

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South Africa’s Standard Bank to boost brokerage

The stockbroking arm of South Africa’s Standard Bank is looking to boost its headcount, including equity analysts, following the end of a joint venture with Credit Suisse, senior executives said on Thursday. Standard Bank last year said it would end … read more »

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