Liquor is TOPS at Spar

The supermarket and distribution group reported strong first-half sales from its liquor and hardware segments.

Sorbet adds gloss to Long4Life

The lifestyle investment group says revenue from the chain of beauty stores topped R100 million for the first time.

No slowing Transaction Capital

The SA Taxi owner says it extended its track record of high-quality organic earnings growth, raising its interim dividend by 29%.

Tough first half for Tharisa

Production was affected after it decided to reconfigure its open pit mine to make access easier.

VAT increase weighs on Balwin Properties

The property developer slashed its dividend as profit margins declined but it expects continued urbanisation to drive demand for its apartments.

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Spear REIT weathers the drought

The Cape-focused real estate investment trust has delivered on its distribution guidance for its 2019 financial year.

Kumba expects rock solid results

The iron ore producer expects first-half earnings to be at least 160% up on last year.

Investec Property Fund strengthens offshore focus

The real estate investment trust’s 2019 distribution was supported by its investment in its Pan-European logistics platform.

Rebosis holds back on dividend as it pays down debt

The real estate investment trust had a tough first half, impairing the value of its UK investment by close to R2 billion.

Lighthouse Capital makes progress on strategy

The property investor is exiting its listed portfolio so it can grow its direct property and development assets.

MiX Telematics grows earnings on new subscribers

The vehicle tracking and asset management solutions group is targeting similar growth in the year ahead.

Argent sees silver lining

The group expects to report a strong rise in full-year earnings after it downsized and restructured its operations.

Mazor cuts costs as it prepares for another tough year

The steel, aluminium and glass group says its tendering for as many contracts as possible in a constrained market.

Vodacom’s earnings down on BEE deal

Stripping out the costs of the R16.4 billion scheme, full-year profit would have been 4.2% higher.

Raubex’s earnings hit a donga

The group says it’s rightsized its roads and earthworks businesses due to a big drop in business from the public sector.

Netcare feels the strain of local healthcare sector

The private hospitals group increased earnings due to the inclusion of Akeso Clinics as demand for mental healthcare services grew.

Astral’s fortunes deteriorate

Selling prices have fallen and costs have risen, resulting in a sharp decline in first-half earnings.<

Calgro M3 at a loss after land invasions

The affordable housing and memorial parks developer faced a series of obstacles last year that pushed it into a full-year loss.

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Vodacom’s earnings down on BEE deal

Stripping out the costs of the R16.4 billion scheme, full-year profit would have been 4.2% higher.

Octodec prepares for lower second-half payout

The real estate investment trust says its payout has been affected by pressure on rental income growth and rising operating costs.

Raubex’s earnings hit a donga

The group says it’s rightsized its roads and earthworks businesses due to a big drop in business from the public sector.

Lonmin backs merger despite improved fortunes

The platinum producer says it’s still constrained by a capital structure that inhibits it from investment in new projects.

Clover churns out higher earnings ahead of buyout

The group, which is under a R4.8 billion takeover offer, will report a strong rise in profit after impairments affected its 2018 earnings.

Drought continues to hamper Kaap Agri

The agri-services group says the recovery in Wesgraan and the impact of new petrol stations will come through in the second half.

Tharisa hit by lower sales, rising costs

The platinum and chrome producer sold less metal at a lower price, while costs rose due to reduced economies of scale.

Value Group grows customers in tough economy

The distribution and logistics group has reported a sharp rise in earnings as it cut costs and found new customers.

Rebosis jumps despite declining dividend

The real statement investment trust says the full-year dividend for its B shares will be as much as 76% lower than last year.

Pepkor forecasts higher earnings

The retail group’s 2018 interim results were negatively affected by a R500 million provision.

AngloGold Ashanti may draw the curtain on SA

The group says its remaining SA mine, Mponeng, requires further investment which could earn better returns elsewhere.

Sappi sinks on soggy paper demand

The paper and pulp producer says full-year earnings are likely to be lower due to pricing pressure and global economic uncertainty.

Earnings jump as Altron completes restructuring

The ICT and electronics group lifted full-year earnings by half as a number of its businesses won lucrative private and public-sector contracts.

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Mondi wraps up a strong first quarter

The paper and packaging group said it benefitted from acquisitions, higher selling prices and a strong operational performance.

MTN prepared for Nigerian listing

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Oceana reports a strong catch

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