NEWS ARCHIVES
19 July 2019
Minas-Rio lifts Anglo's production
The diversified miner says it is on track to meet this year’s production target as Minas-Rio ramps up production ahead of schedule.
Cartrack shareholders dismiss offer
A mandatory offer was triggered after CEO Zak Calisto’s investment company took a 68% stake in the group
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Richemont posts strong rise in sales
The luxury goods group says Japanese and Chinese sales were particularly strong, while protests in Hong Kong affected its business there.
Liberty benefits from market recovery
The life assurer expects a strong rise in first-half earnings due to stronger equity markets and a continued turnaround of its business.
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies
Thorts - How Ugandan businesses could benefit from Islamic banking
Many Ugandan businesses are eagerly watching developments in the area of Islamic banking, which could offer a welcome alternative to conventional banking services.
18 July 2019
Altron loses Tshwane broadband contract
The group says it is not ruling out an appeal after the High Court set the contract aside due to tender irregularities.
AECI warns of temporary earnings blip
The chemicals and explosives group says once-off restructuring costs will be offset by the resultant benefits.
Implats plans to settle pricey bonds
The platinum producer wants to use the tailwind of higher rand PGM prices to reduce debt and optimise its balance sheet.
BHP rebounds after Tropical Cyclone Veronica
The world’s biggest mining company reported a strong fourth quarter after a cyclone disrupted its Australian iron ore operations in March.
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Amplats finalises transfer of BRPM to RBPlat
The Department of Mineral Resources has granted its unconditional consent for the transfer of the mining rights to RBPlat.
17 July 2019
EOH uncovers R1.2 billion in dubious deals
A report by ENS has uncovered unsubstantiated payments, tender irregularities and other unethical business deals in public sector business.
Amplats more than doubles earnings
Shareholders are in line for a bigger dividend as the group benefits from higher rand PGM prices and a recent restructuring.
The company says it has not experienced material benefits from being on the JSE and delisting will allow it to focus on its performance.
NEPI progresses with Romanian office sale
AFI Europe has exclusivity for eight weeks to conduct a due diligence exercise on the €309 million office portfolio.
Sasol - Implications of the Rand at R14/USD
Ingham Analytics has adjusted earnings estimates and assume a lower oil price and chemicals prices. Whilst there is negative free cash flow after expansion capital expenditure...
16 July 2019
The two divisional CEOs resigned with immediate effect ahead of the release of a report into public sector contracts.
AB InBev pulls Hong Kong listing
The brewer said the decision not to proceed with the public offering was partly due to prevailing market conditions.
Bidvest will pay an enterprise value of R3.1 billion for the fleet management and logistics business.
IDC puts up funding for Makhado
The R245 million facility will be used to develop the west pit and modify the existing Vele Colliery processing plant.
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It sometimes feels like I am a one trick pony… all I ever do when I write these is moan about how difficult conditions in South...
PFG and Zeder cautionaries raise speculation
It was suggested that Pioneer may be about to make an acquisition or that Zeder could unbundle its stake in the food producer.
15 July 2019
Losses have narrowed but unless it’s given the space to stabilise its business, its ability to continue as a going concern will be hampered.
Hulamin addresses flagging demand
The aluminium products manufacturer is looking for new markets due to a decline in demand from the US and carmakers.
The gold producer has benefited from a restructuring but says protest action at its Barberton Mine has resulted in lost production days.
Rebosis offloads New Frontier stake for R700
The real estate investment trust blames its stake in the UK shopping centre owner for its depressed share price.
Phumelela hobbled by more hurdles
The sports betting and horse racing group says it won’t be in a position to pay a final dividend as conditions continue to deteriorate.