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SPAR is pressing ahead with a broad turnaround plan while searching for a new chairperson and additional independent directors, with management warning that the financial recovery will lag operational improvements.

SPAR targets November board appointments as turnaround gathers pace

SPAR is pressing ahead with a broad turnaround plan while searching for a new chairperson and additional independent directors, with management warning that the financial…

The latest BofA Global Research South Africa Fund Manager Survey shows that local fund managers are becoming less optimistic about the economic outlook.

Fund managers see SA equities as undervalued despite weaker economic outlook

South African fund managers are less optimistic about the economy and equities than in previous months, but continue to favour metals and mining, banks and software.

Salvadore Anglada, CEO of JSE-listed fintech Optasia

Optasia EBITDA rises 45% with further optimistic prospects in sight

Optasia reported strong first-half growth after its JSE listing, with revenue rising 58% to $185.3 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing 45% to $77.9 million.

Sasol’s locally concentrated value chain shows how industrial investment can support regional economies—but also raises difficult questions about dividends, reinvestment, ownership and South Africa’s long-term energy transition.

Sasol’s value chain raises questions about who benefits from South Africa’s resources

Sasol’s locally concentrated value chain shows how industrial investment can support regional economies—but also raises difficult questions about dividends, reinvestment,…

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Hyprop’s South African tenant turnover rises 5.9% to R29.8bn

Hyprop reported stronger trading across its South African and Eastern European malls, lifting FY2026 distributable income by 13.7% and total dividends by 14.4%.

South African fast moving branded goods group AVI declared a R3 special dividend for the year to end-June 30, 2026, in spite of a challenge trading environment in the fourth quarter,

AVI pays R3 special dividend despite tough environment

AVI declared a R3 special dividend after operating profit rose 4.4% for the year to June, despite weaker consumer demand and disruption fears weighing on fourth-quarter sales.

Despite women holding 38% of board positions in South Africa's JSE Top 40 companies, only 8% are CEOs. This stark contrast raises critical questions about the barriers women face in leadership. What needs to change?

South Africa’s leadership pipeline is still failing women

Despite women holding 38% of board positions in South Africa's JSE Top 40 companies, only 8% are CEOs. This stark contrast raises critical questions about the barriers women face…

Grain SA and partners staged a march on Thursday to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to oppose the JSE’s decision to return to a single soybean reference point system, a decision that would put more strain on farmers.

Grain SA warns JSE soybean pricing change could cost R600m

Farmers’ body says switch to a single reference point will increase transport costs and pressure producers.

MTN Rawanda's service revenue for the half year to June 30, 2026 increased 21.9% compared to the previous same period a year before.
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MTN's mobile money and data services thrive in Rwanda, boosting revenues

MTN Rwanda has reported a remarkable 15% increase in mobile money users and a 21.9% rise in service revenue for the first half of 2026, reflecting a strong demand for its…

Copper 360 says it is entering a new phase of growth after significantly reducing its debt burden, strengthening its balance sheet and implementing operational changes aimed at improving long-term profitability.
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Copper 360's strategic shift: Focus on higher-grade ore at Rietberg Mine

Copper 360 has announced a restructuring plan for the Rietberg Mine in the Northern Cape, aiming to boost the production of higher-grade ore while temporarily halting the…

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala

Standard Bank CEO: South Africa’s growth depends on African integration

Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank, discusses the importance of South Africa's economic integration with the rest of Africa, highlighting the bank's strong financial…