Markets end 2017 on the front foot

A 72% rise in the value of Naspers helped lift the JSE 17% last year.

Glencore’s new JV with China’s HNA takes off

The commodities trader says the combined strengths of the two groups will help drive HGSI’s growth globally.

Ramaphosa hopes put rand on top

The local currency is trading at its strongest against the dollar since June 2015, while bonds have also strengthened.

Steinhoff downgraded to “very high credit risk”

Moody’s says the risks of a default have risen, while Steinhoff says it’s still in discussions with its lenders.

MTN to take earnings hit as it assigns shareholder loan

The cell phone operator says the transaction will help it roll out its Nigerian infrastructure more efficiently.

ETF investors not big on Japan

Local ETF investors are ditching Japan in favour of US and Europe ETFs.

Ruperts juggle Reinet interests

A close to 10% stake in the investment vehicle has been shifted to Jersey-registered Twickenham Holdings.

Echo Polska draws line between arrest and donation

The property group says funders for its retail property portfolio remain committed.

Mondi wraps up Powerflute deal for Christmas

The group says it hopes to wind up its acquisition of the corrugated packaging specialist in the first half of next year.

BHP Billiton to pay $181 million more for Samarco cleanup

The money will be used to restore the environment and support affected communities.

Sanlam outlines Steinhoff exposure

The life assurer and asset manager says its exposure to Steinhoff reflected the group’s weighting in local investment markets.

Atlantic Leaf bulks up its warehouses

It says the new distribution centre provides predictable income from long-term leases and capital growth.

Jacques Pauw: SARS’ court application against writer ‘conceded the truth’ – NB Publishers

The South African Revenue Service's decision to file a High Court application against investigative journalist Jacques Pauw confirms that the contents of his book The President's...

#ANCdecides2017 Analysis: Women’s League does no favour to serious problems in ANC gender agenda

The ANC Women's League says that the fact that the ANC's new Top Six are all male bar one is the result of patriarchy in action....

Marshall Monteagle rides currency tailwind

The global procurement and investment group has also benefitted from higher sales volumes in its import and distribution business.

Op-Ed: Cape Town’s bid to lock down the water crisis

The City of Cape Town is facing its worst water crisis ever. Residents, businesses and the agriculture sector are all starting to feel the pinch as...