Glencore faces another probe

The commodities giant says it will cooperate with an investigation by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Pick n Pay lures customers with price cuts

The supermarket group says a six-year strategy to build a leaner and fitter business is paying off.

Implats maintains targets despite power challenges

The platinum producer expects to meet its full-year guidance, albeit at the lower end.

Naspers switches MakeMyTrip for Ctrip stake

Naspers obtained a 40% stake in MakeMyTrip two years ago through a merger with Ibibo Group.

Ellies back with a new board

After a tussle with shareholders in December, the consumer and commercial electronics group will ask them to ratify its new board of directors.

Business Maverick: The spectre of stagflation is haunting South Africa and the alternative is also scary

South Africa's economy does not have a lot in its favour at the moment. Relatively moderate inflation in recent years has been one of the few...

RDI tilts portfolio towards beds, sheds and desks

The real estate investment trust plans to continue reducing its exposure to the retail sector by disposing of shopping centre assets.

Sibanye-Stillwater raises Lonmin offer

The increases offer reflects the recent recovery in PGM prices, balanced against Lonmin’s financial constraints.

Anglo reports a mixed first quarter

The diversified miner’s coal operations weighed on production as Minas-Rio in Brazil got back on its feet.

Gold Fields on track for 2-million ounce milestone

The gold producer expects to maintain its production profile at that level over the medium to long term.

Vunani tumbles despite improved results

The financial services group has grown revenue by 21% due to strong showings from its commodities trading and advisory services businesses.

Pension fund boards must take climate change into account, or risk legal action

Just Share and ClientEarth have published a new legal opinion by a leading South African pension lawyer, which finds that the boards of South African pension...

Santova hurt by weak trading conditions

The logistics group expects to report a decline in full-year earnings due to the weak SA economy and the weaker British pound.

Wescoal declares force majeure at Vanggatfontein

Production at the colliery will be suspended for six to eight weeks after the mining contractor was forced to fire all contract workers due to violent...

PSG gets a kicker from Capitec

The bank now makes up two-thirds of PSG’s value from just over half a year ago.

Max disposal hits Life Healthcare’s earnings

The group will report lower first-half earnings partly due to costs related to the sale of its stake in Max Healthcare.

EPP sells shares to new investor

The Polish property group announced an accelerated bookbuild to bring a “significant” new investor on board.

Standard Bank tables first SA shareholder resolution on climate risk, but Board recommends shareholders vote against it

Standard Bank’s Notice of Annual General Meeting, released on 17 April 2019, includes a resolution proposed by shareholders that would require the bank to prepare a...

Mid Cap Darlings – Imperial

An African proverb says that “ukuhamba kukubona”, which loosely translated means that through travel, you get to see. Imperial Logistics Limited is not a spectacles company,...

Slimmed down Astoria prepares to pay out

The company has changed its investment policy which has resulted in a capital payout to shareholders.

Value Group flags higher earnings

The group’s 2018 earnings were impacted by transaction costs for a black economic empowerment deal.

Valuations scupper bid for RDI

The European shopping centre and hotel owner said a conditional proposal from the Australian property group undervalued the group.

Omnia rallies after ruling out rights issue

The fertilizer and chemicals group has engaged with its main bankers to devise and implement a debt restructuring to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Economic headwinds stall CMH

CEO Jebb McIntosh says with costs reduced to a minimum, all that’s missing is a boost to the group’s revenue line.

Mr Price brings A2X into fashion

The exchange says Mr Price’s upcoming listing is an important milestone as it continues to attract listed companies from various sectors.

Atlantic Leaf makes progress in challenging year

The property investor has changed to a UK REIT which it says should assist in its strategy to raise new capital from investors.

The Week Ahead with Chris Gilmour - 23 April 2019

US equity markets need a push from corporate earnings to move substantially higher

Indequity benefits from rand weakness

The short-term insurer’s strategic hedge against rand depreciation paid off in the first half of its financial year.

Shoprite reaches deal to curb Wiese’s control

By eliminating the two-tier capital structure, the retailer says its stock is likely to be more appealing to institutional investors.

Sasol back on track after strong third quarter

The group has made up for some lost production at its Second Synfuels Operations, while mining productivity is tracking ahead of last year.

Delta secures more government leases

By signing 5-year lease agreements, the Department of Public Works will give the property fund more predictable earnings going forward.

Ingenuity expects five-fold rise in HEPS

The Western Cape property investor is in the process of buying back close to a third of its shares.

New EasyEquities clients rain on Purple

The fintech group has narrowed its losses due to a big improvement at its GT247.com derivatives business as it continues to build EasyEquities.

Trematon reduces its headline loss

The group has investments in SA and UK property, as well as a majority stake in Generation Schools.

enX eyes European expansion

The industrial group says the expansion strategy for its equipment division could include European countries outside the UK.