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Brazil sees WTO ethanol case against U.S. soon |
Brazil, the world's largest ethanol exporter, may soon challenge the United States at the World Trade Organization over its tariffs on imports of the fuel, Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said. Read more... |
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BMW gives long-overdue development programme a welcome thumbs up |
German motor company BMW has agreed in principle to build the next 3-Series sedan in SA for export, following the unveiling of government's new support scheme for the motor industry. Read more... |
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Big business the mainstay of taxation |
SA remains very dependent on its large businesses for direct and indirect taxes. “We have a large dependence on such organisations as agents of government, role models for compliance, and providers of revenue,” said Edward Kieswetter, chief operations officer at the South African Revenue Service. Read more... |
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Building confidence drops |
The First National Bank Civil Construction Confidence Index, compiled by the Bureau for Economic Research, dropped from a level of 71 in the second quarter of 2008 to an index value of 69 in the third quarter. Read more... |
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Cabinet Statement 17 September 2008 |
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Credit card fraud costs $55bn |
RSA security consultant Karel Rode says information security and information management are the main challenges in PCI compliance standards. Read more...
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China´s spacewalk astronauts return as heroes |
Three Chinese astronauts landed safely back on earth on Sunday after a 68-hour voyage and space walk that showcased the country's technological mastery and were hailed as a major victory by its leaders. Read more... |
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Decision good for property |
The SA Reserve Bank's recent decision to keep interest rates on hold has made many property investors breathe a sigh of relief, the Alliance Group said. Read more... |
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Developers offer cheap deals |
Bargain buying opportunities are starting to appear on the market, particularly in new sectional title projects, as it becomes increasingly expensive for developers to keep unsold stock on their balance sheets. Read more... |
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Drop the tax, Trevor |
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel should scrap the two-cent-a-unit "green" tax on electricity he announced in this year's budget, the Cape Town Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday. Read more...
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Debtors control |
This article is drafted in the form of a check-list, identifying tasks that are to be performed by the person responsible for debtors' control within the firm. Read more... |
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Economic Comments from Sanlam Cobalt |
Almost all sectors of the economy are facing hard times, with the possible exception of non-residential construction that is benefiting from increased spending on infrastructure and projects related to the 2010 Soccer World Cup. |
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Electronic Acceptance of the Offer to Purchase |
Gone are the days of the parties to a sale agreement sitting around the dining table or board room, sipping tea and completing and signing an agreement – these days communication through various electronic mediums is the order of the day. Read more on this Case study... |
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Furniture Retail Fiasco |
For years, furniture retailers have been duping customers using hidden fees and insurance. Now, it's coming back to bite them as regulators close in. Read more... |
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Gasoline price falls, may drop more |
The price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States dropped in the last two weeks as Hurricane Ike led to lower demand for fuel, and the cost of filling the tank will likely keep falling, a prominent industry analyst said on Sunday. Read more... |
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How to make money in residential real estate |
Often site community members make valuable contributions, like on Realestateweb.co.za where property investors - past, present and budding - have been contributing fantastic pearls of wisdom on the bricks-and-mortar asset class. Read more... |
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Higher salary Lower rate |
Can I re-negotiate the interest on my home loan if I am now earning a fair amount more than when I first applied? Read more... |
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Investment opportunity |
Golf Estate fractional ownership. Read more... |
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Motorists to breathe a sigh of relief |
Motorists will be able to breathe slightly easier from tomorrow as the price of petrol is expected to decrease at midnight on Tuesday. Read more... |
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Many countries affected by low or negative growth |
Property slump spreads around the world. House prices have dropped by 24.1% over the past 12 months. Read more... |
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Mexico suspends beef, poultry shipments to US |
The government of Mexico has voluntarily suspended shipments of meat and processed poultry to the United States after U.S. officials raised concerns about the quality of Mexican food processing and inspections, an Agriculture Department official said. Read more... |
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2010 mascot ‘Zakumi’ unveiled |
South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup mascot “Zakumi” burst onto South African television screens on Monday evening.
“Its young, vibrant, energetic, enthusiastic, sociable, self-confident. Read more... |
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New developments on Property Charter front |
The Property Sector Charter Council has submitted its application for the Property Sector Transformation Charter to be gazetted under Section 9 of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (Act 53 of 2003) to the Department of Trade and Industry, according to a SAPOA media release. Read more... |
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Oil drops $4 on financial turmoil and Ike |
Oil plunged more than $4 on Monday as investors fled to safer havens due to turmoil in the U.S. financial system and on early signs Hurricane Ike had spared key U.S. energy infrastructure. Read more...
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Property profits: How trusts save you money |
Wondering why your Capital Gains Tax bill can be chopped when property is housed in a trust? Tax expert explains. Read more... |
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Push for cleaner environment in taxing times |
At present, some jurisdictions’ tax laws not only miss huge opportunities to clean up the environment, they also sometimes lead to a more polluted environment. The government has introduced a number of proposals, including the possibility of introducing a carbon tax. Read more...
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Peter Mandelson prepares to fight Chinese export taxes alongside US |
Europe is expected to join America in challenging Chinese export taxes on key raw materials, amid complaints that the tariffs threaten global economic growth. Read more...
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Seychelles no longer able to service its debt |
The government was seeking a restructuring of $800m of foreign debt and an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed plan to shore up its finances, it said. Read more... |
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SA land not for foreign buyers |
Foreigners may soon no longer be able to own South African property, and will instead have to settle for leasing land, if legislation that's been three years in the making is implemented. Read more... |
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Sold before you know it |
If your job or life circumstances give you no choice but to sell your home in the current market, and you really need to sell soon, you are going to have to go 'above and beyond' to find a buyer. Read more... |
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Tax system ‘a poisoned chalice’ |
SA’s policy makers should explore alternatives for taxing small businesses rather than introducing the “poisoned chalice" of the new turnover tax system, which will discourage other businesses from trading with such entities, says a leading international tax expert. Read more... |
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Trump stamps brand on SA property gems |
The Trump brand of hotels and residential developments will soon be part of the South African scenery, with at least eight projects, including the possibility of a 250 to 300-bed luxury hotel, being considered in the Cape. Read more... |
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Uncertainty over SA’s political stability |
There are many implications to the ANC demand that President Thabo Mbeki step down. ANC president Jacob Zuma is set to take over after next year’s general election and that raises a range of questions. Read more...
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Wife swopping and tax |
May I, as the insured, when I retire nominate my wife to be the annuitant of my retirement annuity if there are tax advantages? what do you think click here to read more... |
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World market crisis claims its first SA victim |
Market volatility claimed its first South African victim yesterday when Dealstream, a brokerage that dealt in derivatives, closed its doors. Read more... |
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Women at the forefront of change in SA |
South African women are at the forefront of bringing about change and fighting poverty and underdevelopment, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said. Read more... |
