Company Strategy
Absa shares outperform sector and surge 30%
Investec and Nedbank’s share prices are subdued
By Kabelo Khumalo
Naspers-backed Meesho soars by more than half in India IPO
Listing of e-commerce giant marks the fourth spin-off by the parent company
By Mudiwa Gavaza
KAP’s debt reduction strategy wins over investors
Interim performance was bolstered by higher production and sales in various divisions
By Kabelo Khumalo
Libstar takes financial hit as it accelerates portfolio overhaul
Much room for growth in stronger categories as Libstar exits mushroom business
By Nompilo Zulu
Mr Price’s R9.6bn NKD buy marks bold pivot into Europe’s €280bn retail market
Mr Price’s NKD acquisition tests global ambitions, raises questions over profitability
By Nompilo Zulu
SA banks salivate as TotalEnergies doubles down in Namibia
TotalEnergies closer to final decision on Namibian investment worth up to $20bn
By Kabelo Khumalo
SA feels illicit smoke’s heat as BAT dumps Mozambique
The move puts pressure on Pretoria to rein in the infiltration of illegal cigarettes
By Kabelo Khumalo
Thungela boosts 2025 coal guidance amid rail gains
Miner expects 13.7-million tonnes of export saleable production from SA mines
By Lindiwe Tsobo
BAT on track with full-year guidance and lifts share buybacks
The company says it is increasing its share buy-back programme to £1.3bn for 2026
By Jacqueline Mackenzie
Absa boss reins in ‘outsourcing thinking’ to consultants
Absa CEO Kenny Fihla is planning to cut wasteful spending and improve cost efficiency
By Kabelo Khumalo
Sim Tshabalala’s legacy: Standard Bank’s R1.6-trillion growth
Standard Bank CEO cements the group's position as Africa's largest lender by assets
By Kabelo Khumalo
Thungela taken to court over alleged refusal to table climate resolutions
Shareholders sue Thungela for rejecting climate resolutions they say law allows
By Lindiwe Tsobo
Banks’ fintech buying spree tops R7bn as Capitec snaps up Walletdoc
Capitec’s R400m Walletdoc deal lifts banks’ fintech spend beyond R7bn
By Kabelo Khumalo and Jackie McKenzie
Stiff competition, low-priced imports keep Italtile sales muted
Pressure from low-priced imports squeezes margins
By Jacqueline Mackenzie
Spar weighs share buybacks but dividend remains off the table
Spar is bouncing back after a period marked by high debt and operational setbacks
By Nompilo Zulu and Jacqueline Mackenzie
