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03 September 2018
Special div as Old Mutual winds up separation
The financial services giant has excess capital available over and above its solvency requirements.
Lost confidence hobbles Steinhoff’s sales
The retailer says it had to work harder to convince customers to buy big-ticket items with long lead times or multi-year guarantees.
Hyprop holds back on Hystead listing
The real estate investment trust says it will continue to hold the South-Easter Europe property group in an unlisted format.
Slimmed down Grindrod grows earnings
The group says it’s well positioned to drive the strategies of its remaining Freight Services and Financial Services businesses.
Trump says EU bid to end auto tariffs ‘not good enough’: report
President Donald Trump on Thursday reportedly rejected as "not good enough" a European Union proposal scrapping tariffs on automobiles, a move which threatens to amplify a...
OP-ED: A properly implemented NHI can help bridge divides in a fractured country
What is the NHI and what does it have in common with land expropriation? Both have the potential to build social solidarity across race, gender and...
Marius Oosthuizen: SA and UK can find a new rhythm in economic relations
South Africa, with access to diverse raw materials, a young workforce and proximity to future African consumers estimated to number 2.5 billion by 2050, is well...
31 August 2018
MTN sags as Nigeria turns the screws
The network operator has been ordered to return $8.1 billion to Nigeria while the banks who facilitated the transactions have been fined.
Mr Price navigates stagnant economy
The retailer says it’s confident its low-price business model is well positioned under constrained economic conditions.
Grindrod Shipping steers choppy waters
The recently-listed shipping group has doubled its losses, weighed down by challenging markets and the cost of its separation.
Santam benefits from calm after the storm
The absence of big catastrophic events and lower claims have resulted in a big improvement in Santam’s underwriting margin.
A successful retirement needs more than just money
When planning for retirement be careful to not put all the emphasis on the financial side. Equally important are the emotional and psychological aspects of this...
Power Plans: Draft energy IRP welcomed, but some doubts remain
The new energy roadmap moves away from the politically-mired, hugely expensive nuclear expansion project but questions arise over coal and a move to renewable energy.
Adam Habib: The Political Mob, the State and Accountability
While we are trying to undo the damage under the Zuma administration, let us not allow a second element - the belief that the state and...
30 August 2018
Steinhoff rally provides little relief for investors
Shares in the retailer shot up despite former CFO Ben la Grange telling Parliament that shareholders were unlikely to recover their investments.
Weak economy concerns Growthpoint
The REIT has cautioned investors to expect a smaller increase in its distribution next year due to the poor state of the economy.
Murray benefits from upturn in commodities
The group’s Underground Mining was the standout performer last year as its order book jumped by 26% to R22.1 billion.
Rand’s rebound the right remedy for Adcock Ingram
The stronger rand earlier this year has contributed to a strong rise in full-year earnings from the drugmaker.
Toyota pours $500 mn into driverless car tieup with Uber
Toyota will pump about $500 million into Uber as part of a deal to work together on mass-producing self-driving vehicles, the Japanese car giant said on...
Ramaphosa’s land reform policy gets backing from British PM Theresa May
The UK supports President Cyril Ramaphosa's approach to land reform and believes it could potentially unlock further investment opportunities in Africa.
Illinois Tool Works another Dividend Aristocrat that is currently undervalued
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) an undervalued Dividend Aristocrat that is worth researching for the long-term Dividend Growth portfolio
29 August 2018
Chicken puts the Rainbow back in RCL
The food producer says its business has become more resilient following a remodelling of its chicken business.
Sea Harvest churns up over R500 million for cheese
The fisheries and food group is buying Ladismith Cheese to get a foothold into the growing dairy industry in South Africa.
Cashbuild expects trading to remain tough
The building materials retailer says revenue for the first six weeks of its new financial year is up just 1% on the comparable period.
Diversification shields Master Drilling
The drilling services specialist says a steady flow of new enquiries is feeding into its project pipeline.
On Monday morning the Economic Freedom Fighters, voting on a motion brought by the United Democratic Movement and supported by the ANC, were able to remove...
Ivo Vegter: National Health Insurance will be an unmitigated disaster
Despite its proven incompetence at managing public service organisations, the government is determined to create a vast centralised healthcare system. Instead of failing only some South...
EVITA'S FREE SPEECH: Ep. 157: Evita gives @POTUS her wet finger (Video)
Evita Bezuidenhout celebrates 20 years of her Darling venue Evita se Perron with a weekly episode of 'Evita's Free Speech'. Here's the Episode 157.
28 August 2018
Commodities steer Super Group to a record
The transport and logistics group has reported record earnings thanks to its Supply Chain Africa and a number of acquisitions over the past year.
Flat dividend as ADvTECH conserves cash
The private education group said organic growth at its schools division was under pressure due to emigration and financial pressure on households.
Homechoice uses digital to lure more customers
The direct marketer and fintech company says its signing up 20 000 new customers a month and growing its digital channels.
The Week Ahead of 28 August 2018
#Chris Gilmour - Interestingly, Checkers has been slowly but surely cementing its foothold in the convenience food market, which is currently dominated by Woolworths...
Sport in an INCEtant - 28 August 2018
In what was an action packed sporting week, there were many events on display with some exciting events on offer in the week to come which...