Zeder CEO quits amid strategy shift

Norman Celliers, who was instrumental in rationalising its investment portfolio, leaves at the end of the month.

No dividend as Aspen gets debt down

Following a number of disposals, the pharmaceuticals group says a reshaping process is complete.

Cautious Growthpoint holds back on dividend

The REIT deferred its decision on a final dividend until later this year as a precautionary measure to provide additional financial flexibility.

Momentum Metropolitan misses target due to Covid-19

The insurance group maintains its Reset and Grow strategy has placed in it a better position to manage the impact of the pandemic.

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In the recent US tech market gyrations, the name Softbank has cropped up to take on the role of villain of the piece.

Sabvest fares better than expected

The investment company expects a recovery in most of its underlying investment companies next year if there are no further lockdowns.

Alviva warns of lower earnings

The ICT products and services group says it has focused on maintaining and improving equity to ensure its sustainability.

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Shoprite beats the recession blues

The supermarket giant has grown volumes as it increased its share of the local grocery market.

Aspen rallies on European thrombosis sale

The pharmaceuticals group says the deal supports its strategy to earn more of its revenue in emerging markets.

Impairments push Merafe into a loss

The company has held back on an interim dividend to focus on capital management and cash preservation.

Mustek relatively unscathed by Covid-19

The ICT group says there was increased demand for its products and services as more people worked from home.

Labat feeds its growing weed business

The investment group is negotiating to buy a cannabis cultivation operation in the Eastern Cape as it grows its medicinal cannabis business.

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AVI benefits from snacking during lockdown

Due to healthy cash generation and an expected recovery in businesses affected by the lockdown, the company has declared a final dividend.

Capitec warns of Covid earnings hit

The bank has been impacted by rising credit impairments and a decline in transaction volumes as a result of the lockdown.

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Brait marks down Iceland price tag

The investment group is giving the buyers a rebate in return for full payment almost two years ahead of schedule.

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Covid-19 takes a heavy toll on Bell

The equipment maker and distributor has also announced changes to its arrangement with shareholder John Deere.

Metrofile rallies on trading statement

The documents storage business will post a strong rise in headline earnings but a basic loss for the year to June.

Kibo acquires new power project

The energy group is acquiring power plants to take advantage of the fast growing reserve power market in the UK.

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C&R withholds dividend as earnings tumble

Due to the current level of uncertainty, the shopping centre owner says it will not resume dividends until market circumstances improve.

Encouraging support as MC Mining receives funding

The company is making progress in securing the balance of Phase 1 funding for its Makhado Project following lockdown delays.

Putprop increases dividend as conditions deteriorate

The property investment company says trading conditions will remain challenging, constraining capital and dividend growth in the sector.

Luxe Holdings flags narrower loss

The company, formerly called Taste Holdings, attributes the improvement to dilution following a rights issue in February.

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Truworths pays dividend despite Covid losses

Despite more hefty impairments, Truworths is providing more funding to Office and says it is committed to turning the UK chain around.

Big dividend as Implats posts record earnings

A strong operational performance combined with rising metals prices helped offset the impact of Covid-19.

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Telkom scotches rumours of rights issue

The telecoms operator says an amendment to its resolutions was not an expression of its intention to issue more shares.

Santam counts the cost of Covid-19

The insurer has reported a decline in its underwriting margin due to Covid-19 related claims, partly offset by benign motor claims.

City Lodge withholds dividend after challenging year

With almost all its hotels closed, the group earned practically no revenue in the final quarter of its financial year.

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