Bumper Harvest RMB chaiman GT Ferreira sees juicy apples in his company's future. Into the future Intel boss Andy Grove says executives need to change mindset in the face of the Internet. David Bullard Planets, bones, Fibonacci numbers or the greatest-fool liquidity theory? Stephen Mulholland Stalin would have been proud of his SA followers Audit Bureau of Circulation print Media Association

Sunday: 19 October, 1997 So What About Black Monday? Do you believe there's any validity behind market crash soothsaying or is it all a little financial foolishness? Cast your vote on this stockbroking superstition and the latest poll results will be displayed automatically. Then join our discussion forum. Valid!     or     Foolish! Govt hunts for new SAA boss ROGER MAKINGS THE government has approached a New York-based recruitment firm to headhunt a senior executive for SA Airways, possibly to replace both MD Mike Myburgh and executive director Zukile Nomvete. Don't rush into property on the back of predictions LUCIENNE FILD Although a cut in interest rates is on the cards, it does not signify a property boom. If you're thinking of buying property should you get into the market now - so as not to miss out on the current low property prices - or is there still plenty of time before prices start ticking up again? BT TECH The Unit Trust Guide Cyberspace warriors clash in the cauldron of Computer War III. The outcome of the battle between software giant Microsoft and its rivals will fundamentally affect the way business is done worldwide. "The Ultimate Unit Trust Guide" covers all unit trusts on the SA market. Users can access reviews of select funds, advice on how to pick a fund and how to evaluate their investments. It comes complete with sophisticated interactive graphs, and a downloadable unit trust purchasing guide. BT SURVEYS CYBERCARDS This week BT Surveys examine how the waste management industry is handling new laws, public concerns and environmental issues concerning the way waste is handled in South Africa. Send an online birthday or postcard to friends and family anywhere in the world - instantly and at no extra cost! A little piece of you by e-mail - no more excuses... Times Media Limited disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense however caused, arising from the use of or reliance upon, in any manner, the information provided through this service and does not warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information provided. © Times Media Ltd, 1996-1997 Full Site Index Stals's reputation intact as Bank rate is lowered THE WEEK AHEAD This week on the Internet Six reasons why Black Monday crash will not be repeated Lower PPI adds to rate-cut pressure Motor industry forced to yield Angry Telkom crackling over failed Internet monopoly bid Malaysian miracle looks worse for wear BUSINESS DIGEST Sacob defends its role Govt hunts for new SAA boss Expanding Steers gobbles up Debonairs Pizza chain Mobil's drive to be back in the top four Aquila banking on listing to put money in the kitty Dynamo poised to buy out Foodcorp Wrangle over SBC's MTN stake JSE listing to bring out Wetherlys' shine Station for the Nation puts its money where its bid is Spoke in Aeroflot's SA growth plans Strong showing forecast on eve of Bonatla listing ZCCM announces sale of copper mines Merger gives gold producers the chance to start at new rock face COMPANY DIGEST Awethu thirsts for expansion capital Focus on consumers puts New Clicks ahead The three new apples of RMB's eye Beige brings new blush to the boards Shake-up pays off for Pick 'n Pay Adved joins the class of 1997 listings boom Woolworths returns to JSE with big plans Africa's rulers fly to new highs in jets fit for kings Doomsdayers wrong, but Black Monday syndrome prevails Bond market had discounted cut in Bank rate Strong dollar pushes rand down sharply Don't rush into property on the back of predictions New option for investors Wall Street flutters Investors go for guarantees against stock market jitters What brokers think about guaranteed products Liberty Life sets the pace in the industry UNIT TRUSTS:UAL Managed Fund Cash in shares or pay interest on a car loan? The latest capital guaranteed products on the market High returns in paying bond earlier Add up the taxes before you decide on an investment 'Excuse me, ma'am, your private banker All the Wright business moves in Goldco deal Cyberspace warriors clash in the cauldron of Computer War III People on the Move People on the Move People on the Move People on the Move Surveys At A Glance An industry being forced to Effective tactics go back to square one Rubbish gets Employing the profit motive for a cleaner world Who carries the can for getting rid of toxic trash? Recycle of paper can cut costs SA weighs Stalin would have been proud of his SA followers Planets, bones, Fibonacci numbers or the greatest-fool liquidity theory? BRIEFCASE UK model could help SA airports lift off

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