GM to drop Chevy brand
General Motors (GM.N) will drop the Chevrolet brand in Europe by the end of 2015 after it failed to build a significant market share, and focus instead on its Opel…
Bank of England seeks to avoid EU stress tests
The Bank of England wants Britain’s banks to be exempted from a European Union health check next year on the grounds that it will be conducting its own rigorous exam.…
World Bank sees record demand for political risk insurance
Investors’ demand for insurance against political risk is on track to match last year’s record as instability persists in the Middle East and disputes in Latin America erode confidence, the…
JPMorgan warns 465,000 clients after cyber attack
JPMorgan Chase & Co is warning some 465,000 holders of prepaid cash cards issued by the bank that their personal information may have been accessed by hackers who attacked its…
Jo’burg hawkers allowed back
Johannesburg – The Constitutional Court ruled yesterday that informal traders in Johannesburg’s CBD could return to their trading spots, the SA Informal Traders Forum (Saitf) said. “The ruling was that…
Eskom boss Brian Dames quits
Johannesburg – Eskom said yesterday its chief executive would step down in March, departing the power utility at a time when South Africa struggles to keep the lights on due…
South African unions to step up anti-tolls fight
Johannesburg – Cosatu-affiliated unions in the Post Office and Gauteng metro police have vowed to directly and indirectly help motorists against e-tolling. Post Office workers who are members of the…
China bans bank Bitcoin transactions
China’s central bank barred financial institutions from handling Bitcoin transactions, moving to regulate the virtual currency after an 89-fold jump in its value sparked a surge of investor interest in…
DeMbare’s world collapsing: Mubaiwa
Senior Sports Reporter Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Dynamos are going ahead with their Caf Champions League participation simply to avoid being banned like their Bulawayo rivals Highlanders. Dynamos…
Confusion ahead of Warriors-Moza clash
Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter THE Warriors’ preparations for the international friendly match against Mozambique appeared in shambles yesterday with their opponents failing to arrive in Bulawayo. Despite assurances from…


