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14 December 2017
Shuffling the deckchairs on the platinum belt
AngloPlat moves down the cost curve as Lonmin takes over Pandora and Northam signs up for Amandelbult.
British American Tobacco is smoking
The tobacco giant says the integration of Reynolds is on track, with the businesses performing strongly.
JSE prepares for yet another property listing
Castleview Property Fund says the JSE has granted it a listing of its ordinary shares in the Retail REITs sector on the JSE’s AltX.
Pioneer bulks up on UK breakfast
The food group has bought UK granola brand Lizi’s for an undisclosed amount.
SassaGate Reloaded: Three steps towards payments for social grants revealed by Post Office and Sassa
A three-phase hybrid model of payments for social grants between the South African Post Office and Sassa announced on Sunday will hopefully make it harder for...
Telemasters rides the digital migration wave
The telecoms operator has reported a sharp rise in its gross margin as clients move to its Digital direct platform.
It's upon us at last, so, what to expect during the ANC's 54th national conference at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg starting on Saturday? It's...
13 December 2017
Glencore gears up for “electric vehicle revolution”
The metals and marketing group says its commodities are critical for the development of electric vehicles.
Orion reports drilling success at Prieska
The company which took a secondary listing on the JSE in September is fast tracking the project to feasibility.
ANC Leadership Race: Just one week before the show, Dlamini Zuma’s side appears to feel the pressure
With just five days until the ANC's leadership conference kicks off, it is still impossible to predict an outcome. Not many at the beginning of the...
Dis-Chem management offloads R1.1 billion in shares
The discount pharmacy chain's founding shareholders sold shares at R35 each through an accelerated bookbuild.
Top 5 gift ideas for coworkers
Here are my top 5 picks I thought might make great little gifts in the office. Remember, tis the season...
MultiChoice scandal: Yunus Carrim – when did I ever voice my support for e.tv?
ANC MP YUNUS CARRIM hits back at a suggestion that he was doing e-TV's bidding in its battle over encryption with MultiChoice. Here, the former communications...
The judgment handed down on Friday by the Gauteng High Court, which declared the "resignation" of the previous National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Mxolisi Nxasana...
The SADC Wrap: Zim eases up on foreign ownership limits as SADC firms up on Lesotho
From Zimbabwe to the DRC and Lesotho, KRISTEN VAN SCHIE brings you a weekly round-up of news making regional waves.
12 December 2017
Steinhoff calls in the big guns as it prepares to meet creditors
The group has called for lenders’ support as it stabilises its finances.
Failure to meet margin calls led to EOH share-price plunge
The tech group has hired law firm ENS Africa to scrutinise big public sector contracts.
There were mixed blessings; S&P downgraded SA's foreign currency denominated debt by a further notch into sub-investment (junk) status...
PPC jilted by yet another suitor
Fairfax won’t proceed with its partial offer after Ireland’s CRH also withdrew its expression of interest for PPC.
Metrofile extends African Reach
The document storage group has bought Kenya’s largest records management company.
Sea Harvest swoops in on Viking
The fishing group is conducting a due diligence ahead of a possible offer for Viking Fishing.
Evita's Free Speech: Ep.120 – Evita recreates the silly season (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 120. By PIETER-DIRK...
11 December 2017
Steinhoff slide continues as Moody’s downgrades it to junk
The share fell 40% to R6 on Friday, taking the week’s losses to 89%, after Moody's lower its rating four notches into sub-investment grade.
FirstRand gets the green light for UK acquisition
The bank expects to wind up its takeover of Aldermore in the first quarter of next year, subject to obtaining regulatory approval.
Aveng sinks after calling off BEE deal
After extended the deadline several times, Aveng’s empowerment partner still hadn’t made an upfront payment
Paul O’Sullivan vs The State: Forensic investigator demands R199-million for unlawful arrest
On April Fool's Day 2016 a posse of Hawks officers dragged forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan off a plane at OR Tambo International in front of two...
Coal of Africa transitions to MC Mining
The name change is intended to reflect potential growth, particularly of its metallurgical coal prospects.
The company set up to hold ABIL’s bad assets has reported a profit from continuing operations.
Op-Ed: A personal glimpse at how MultiChoice cuts, amends and abandons deals
MultiChoice's content procurement has always been obscure. Although little is now known about its ANN7 dealings, it's worth examining its relationship with e.tv to understand why...
08 December 2017
Steinhoff continues to fall as it moves to comfort stakeholders
The group says it can access additional liquidity of €2 billion to shore up its balance sheet.
Shares in EOH continued to fall yesterday, prompting the company to assure investors that all is right within the group.
GroundUp: Drought – Has Cape Town planned properly for Day Zero?
There are several unanswered questions. By Aidan Jones and Nathan Geffen for GROUNDUP.
AngloGold’s Long Island Strategy gets the go ahead
The expansion will increase gold production by 2.1 million ounces and extend the mine’s life by about seven years
Pallinghurst aims for Premium London listing
The mining and marketing company says following its takeover of Gemfields its shareholder base has changed.
In a hard-hitting speech against corruption - from the top - in South Africa, Lord PETER HAIN argued in support of Amendment 69B before the Money...
Top 5 safety tips you need to share with domestic staff
It may be “the most wonderful time of the year”, but it is also the most opportunistic time of the year for criminal activity! Now is...
Ramaphosa: The myths, the man – and the making of a president?
Alongside Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, immediate past chair of the African Union Commission (AU), who was a Cabinet minister under presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki, Cyril...