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1. Japan Stocks Swing as Paper Makers Fall, Exporters Rise on Yen 2. Greece Rescue Talks to Resume as Euro Area Demands Urgent Action 3. Five Things You Need to Know About the Apple Watch

Over-indebtedness and instant gratification are some of the reasons cited for not preserving pension funds whenever people change jobs. In our first part of a series on pension funds, we take a look at some of the reasons behind a spate of resignations in public sector. Our reporter Tshepo Mongoai has the details …

Various opposition parties are anxiously looking forward to *tomorrow's National Assembly seating where President Jacob Zuma is expected to answer to oral questions in parliament. The question regarding money spent on his Nkandla home continues to be a top priority for many of them. For more on what we can expect in parliament tomorrow Sakina kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst Dr Somadoda Fikeni....

Ten of COSATU's public sector unions are threatening to strike over government's reduced wage offer. The unions tabled a demand for a 15 percent salary increase, while government offered an increase of 5-point-eight percent. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Department of Public Service and Administration spokesperson, Brent Simon and Cosatu's Public Sector Union representative, Mugwena Malule...

** BUSINESS CONFIDENCE NUMBERS COMING OUT TODAY ** FIRST RAND INTERIM RESULTS COMING OUT TODAY ** CHINESE INFLATION DATA WHICH CAME OUT EARLIER THIS MORNING

A survey by the the Institute of Race Relations, has shown that South Africa's broadband internet is not only "slow" but "too costly" compared with that in some developed countries. It suggests that lowering the cost of broadband in South Africa, could lead to better access to the internet by households and individuals, which, in turn, could be particularly helpful to job seekers. Joining us on th...

The National Union of Mineworkers has reacted with great concern to retrenchments by four major mining companies in Northern Cape. Assmang Blackrock mine, Diro Manganese Mine, Blue Chip and Rockwell Diamonds intend to retrench about a thousand workers collectively. The companies have served notice of the workforce reduction under the Labour Relations Act. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Frans Baleni NUM...

Zambian President Edgar Lungu was diagnosed with malaria today after he collapsed during an International Women's Day ceremony. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to freelance journalist in Lusaka Zambia Sydney Mungala

Market Analyst and Homemade Economist Clive Ramathibela looks at the Asian stocks which fell, following lower U.S. equities as better-than-forecast U.S. jobs data fuelled speculation the Federal Reserve will be faster in raising interest rates. Chinese exports and imports show a lot of growth potential still in the tough economic structure and Active asset managers find it hard to convince their c...

Nadir Thokan, analyst at 27 Four talks US jobs numbers that came out Friday, Company results that came out last week and what they mean for South Africa's equity and Sasol interim results coming out today.

For many, especially those who lost their homes, the raging fires in the Cape Peninsula have left a trail of devastation. But to Dr Christo Marais, the Chief Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs' Natural Resource Management Programme, these fires are a good thing

Market Analyst Clive Ramathibela who is a Market Analyst and Economist looks at Japan Stocks Rise as ECB Steps Up Stimulus and what can we look for in US jobs report and explains why do investment managers always refer to fundamental and technical analysis?

Nerina Visser Strategist and Advisor at ETFSA talks ECB meeting; details of their asset-buying program released and Quarterly JSE Index Review, changes give us some insight into current investment trends

Nerina Visser , ETFSA Strategist & Advisor talks about major recent currency moves ahead of the ECB meeting today and US oil inventories are at record highs, capping potential increases in oil prices

The Pan South African Language Board gave a damning report in Parliament on Tuesday on how it blew almost 100 million rands, on unnecessary expenses. The chairman of the board, Professor Mbulungeni Madiba, told the Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture that the organisation had also exceeded its budget by almost 40-million rand in four years. In additon, it had had spent 21-million rand in the p...

The leader of Lesotho's main opposition party has announced a coalition government with smaller parties after Saturday's election had no outright winner. Pakalitha Mosisili of the Democratic Congress said in Maseru he would form a government with former Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing's Lesotho Congress for Democracy and several other smaller parties to gain a majority win. The new coaliti...

Four learners in Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape, who allegedly raped their fellow male learner, will definitely face a charge of rape. Their 18-year-old victim was stripped naked, covered with what appears to be a soapy substance and then allegedly raped with a broomstick. The boys will appear again in court today, as Reginald Witbooi reports

Arms deal critic Richard Young's briefly appeared before the Seriti Commission of Inquiry into the controversial 1999 deal yesterday. This is the third time that Judge Willie Seriti has had to allow a postponement. On two previous occasions, Young asked the commission to postpone his appearance, sighting among other reasons, an inability to read due to an eye operation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to th...

In recent weeks, South Africa's media have focused on numerous high-profile incidents in which prominent figures were unmasked as frauds. The South African Qualifications Authority says this is a growing concern for the education and training sectors. In the latest incidents, the South African ambassador to Japan, Mohau Pheko, and the country's new ambassador to Washington, Mninwa Mahlangu, were f...

Following last Wednesday's Budget Speech by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene -the middle class say they feel short-changed as debt mounts. Spending has increased and so have the taxes. On this morning's edition of the Forum at eight we explore the spike in middle class debt. According to Unisa's Bureau of Market Research's Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index, South African consumers are under pre...

1. Australia Stocks Fall From Seven-Year High After RBA Holds Rates 2. Asian stocks rose after U.S. equities climbed to records as rising consumer spending signalled strength in the world's largest economy 3. Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates kept his spot as the world's richest man

1. Asian stocks fell, dragging down the regional benchmark index from an almost six-month high, as a strengthening yen weighed on Japanese exporters 2. Alibaba stock falls heavily following regulation concerns and Taiwan government demanding that the company leaves the country 3. Forum contribution : Why our middle class is under pressure to service their debt?

Officials from the City of Cape Town together with fire authorities are currently meeting to discuss strategies to deal with the fires in the South Peninsula that is creating havoc. The situation in four hotspot areas have worsened overnight with a strong wind fanning the flames. Eight structures have been gutted and more than 300 people were evacuated from Tokai and Noordhoek. Sakina Kamwendo spo...

AGANG parliamentary Leader, Andries Tlouamma has accused opposition parties in Parliament of hypocrisy. This after the party's decision to withdraw a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma yesterday. Tlouamma withdrew the motion after National Assembly Speaker, Baleka Mbete refused Agang's demand that she recuses herself during the debate. Opposition parties, led by the DA, strongly criti...

Founding General Secretary of Cosatu says the situation within the federation is deplorable