Nicola Mawson

Freelance Journalist

Nicola's Notes: Eskom maelstrom

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Brian Molefe’s return to head Eskom smacks of conspiracy, and isn’t as clear cut as one may think, argues Nicola Mawson.

Inflation moderates to 5. 3%

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Headline inflation ? the Consumer Price Index ? has moderated to 5. 3 percent.

MTN invests further into Iran

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MTN, Africa?s largest cellphone company by subscribers, will invest R540 million in Iran.

PetroSA is not in dire straits

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State-owned PetroSA says its board does not intend placing the company under business rescue.

Net1 reputation ‘tarnished’

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Net1 UEPS Technologies says its reputation has been tarnished by ?frivolous public attacks?.

Nicola’s Notes: Beyond trickle down to inclusivity

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If we want inclusive growth that benefits all, we need to collectively invest so that all Africans can benefit writes Nicola Mawson.

Taking branding to the cloud for SMEs

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An entrepreneur is taking her software concept and making it suitable for other small, medium and micro enterprises.

Sibanye gets shareholder OK for R30bn deal

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Sibanye says its bid to but the Stillwater mine in the US has been approved by more than 80 percent of its shareholders.

Aspen welcomes probe

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Pharma giant Aspen says it welcomes a potential probe into alleged ant-competitive behaviour.

Nicola’s Notes: Broken telephone

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The decision to not probe the mobile duopoly of MTN and Vodacom may seem like a blow for consumers, writes Nicola Mawson.

Clicks predicts full-year gain

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The Clicks Group has reported an increase in its bottom line as revenue grows.

Don’t expect rate relief – despite lower inflation

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Although inflation moderated to 6. 1 percent in March, down from 6. 3 percent the previous month, it?s unlikely that interest rates will come down.

Inflation continues to moderate

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Consumer price inflation was dropped to 6. 1 percent in March, down from 6. 3 percent in February.

Pick n Pay boosts earnings 18 percent

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Despite difficult trading conditions as consumers continue to battle high inflation amid weak economic growth, Pick n Pay grew its bottom line 18 percent to R1. ...

Fitch also downgrades SA to junk

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The second of the big three international ratings agencies has moved, with Fitch downgrading SA to junk.

Fitch follows S&P, downgrades SA

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The second of the big three international ratings agencies has moved, with Fitch downgrading SA to junk.

#AntiZuma: Rand relatively unchanged

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South Africa’s local currency was relatively unchanged after lunchtime on Friday, despite thousands taking part in an anti-Zuma protest.

Nicola's Notes: Costly protest

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South Africans must make their voices heard, but Nicola Mawson asks if marches are the only solution.

Moody’s places SA on review

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Moody’s Investors Service says it is replacing SA on review, and may downgrade the country.

Govt committed to growing economy – Treasury

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The National Treasury says, after SA was downgraded to junk, it will continue to work with stakeholders.

Guptas’ Oakbay to continue to fight Gordhan

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Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments, which is embroiled in a legal battle with Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, will continue to fight his legal bid.

Nicola’s Notes: Government ineptitude

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Government’s inaction leaves millions of people worried about their future, while a contract was allowed to continue despite a court order, writes Nicola Mawson. ...

Nicola’s Notes: Chasing the money

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Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is between a rock and a hard place, but did he make the right decision, asks Nicola Mawson.

Nicola's Notes: A boring, credible budget

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Although there were no surprises in the budget, did Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan lay down just what SA Inc needs, asks Nicola Mawson.

Nicola’s Notes: Spam, spam, spam

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Nicola Mawson ponders why we’re seeing a coincidental uptick in spam asking consumers if they are debt-stressed.