Edward West

Multimedia Journalist, Business

Quilter reports record net inflows despite uncertain geopolitical environment

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Quilter, the UK wealth manager, has announced record net inflows of £3 billion for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting strong business momentum despite geopolitical ...

How Capitec is reshaping the business banking sector in South Africa

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Capitec's latest financial results reveal a remarkable 71% growth in business banking clients, highlighting the bank's strategic focus on meeting the needs of entrepreneurs ...

Octodec Investment says Emira' Property Fund's offer undervalues its shares

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Octodec Investments has expressed concerns over Emira Property Fund's recent share acquisition offer, claiming it undervalues their shares. As Emira seeks to increase ...

Leadership challenges: Insights from Cindy Norcott on empowering women in business

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Cindy Norcott discusses the unique challenges faced by women executives in South Africa, highlighting the need for a shift from traditional management styles to ...

SAA's profitability questioned by the Auditor-General amid financial mismanagement

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SAA's financial stability is under scrutiny as the Auditor-General highlights severe mismanagement and unsustainable profit claims. Parliamentary committee members ...

Afrimat shares fall despite positive earnings forecast

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Afrimat forecasts a significant increase in annual headline earnings per share, yet its share price has fallen sharply. This article explores the reasons behind ...

JSE fines Komati Basin Water Authority for repeated disclosure failures

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The JSE has imposed a R500 000 fine on the Komati Basin Water Authority for failing to timely disclose board changes, marking the fourth instance of non-compliance ...

Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber Project: A New Era in European Lithium Production

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Sibanye-Stillwater has officially commenced lithium mining at its Keliber Project in Finland, marking a significant step in the transition from gold mining to becoming ...

2026 mobile barometer: MTN and Cell C dominate South Africa's mobile networks

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MTN and Cell C have emerged as co-leaders in South Africa's mobile market for 2026, with MTN achieving the highest download speeds and Cell C maintaining the best ...

National Treasury publishes draft regulations for capital flow management

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National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment in Friday’s Government Gazette in an effort to more closely ...

JSE launches Africa's first Nature-Linked Performance-Based Bond

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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has made a significant step in sustainable financing with the listing of Africa's first Nature-Linked Performance-Based Bond, ...

Prosus sells 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber for €270 million

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Prosus has sold a 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber for €270 million, fulfilling European Commission requirements to reduce its stake and address competition concerns ...

Groundbreaking R1.5bn investment in Biovac to boost Africa's vaccine production capacity

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Biovac, in partnership with the European Investment Bank, is set to create Africa’s first multi-vaccine manufacturing site, enhancing local vaccine production and ...

PSG Financial Services sees strong growth through volatile markets as dividends rise 25%

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PSG Financial Services has reported a remarkable 33% increase in headline earnings per share, driven by positive market conditions and strong investment income. ...

Standard Bank secures record sustainability-linked loan of over R13bn

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Standard Bank of South Africa has successfully closed an $800 million sustainability-linked syndicated loan, marking a significant milestone in African finance and ...

Exploring South Africa's potential in nuclear energy: The future of Pebble Bed Modular Reactors

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Dr Kelvin Kemm discusses the potential of South Africa's pebble bed modular reactors (PBMR) in addressing the country's energy challenges, highlighting the importance ...

Durban High Court to decide the fate of Tongaat Hulett amid liquidation battle

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The Durban High Court will hear a crucial case this week as the government seeks to block the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett, South Africa's largest sugar producer, ...

Mulilo achieves financial close on 337MW Middlepunt Solar PV project in South Africa

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Mulilo's Middlepunt Solar PV project in the Free State marks a significant milestone in South Africa's renewable energy landscape, promising to generate 770 GWh ...

TRAWU calls for secondary strike in support of CJA Telecommunications workers

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On April 17, the Transport and Retail Allied Workers Union (TRAWU) will initiate a secondary strike at major telecommunications companies in support of CJA Telecommunications ...

Tharisa transitions to underground mining with successful Apollo portal blast

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Tharisa, a dual-listed mining and metals company, announces its first successful underground blast at the Apollo portal, alongside stable production figures for ...

Balwin Properties faces backlash over short-term letting ban at Blyde Riverwalk Estate

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Apartment owners at Balwin Properties’ Blyde Riverwalk Estate allege unlawful practices by the company in banning short-term letting, prompting concerns over anti-competitive ...

Emira Property Fund acquires significant shareholding in Octodec Investments

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With Emira Property Fund's latest acquisition of stake in Octodec, the future of South Africa’s real estate landscape is set for exciting developments.

ASP Technologies warns of ongoing losses and funding needs after Renergen acquisition

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ASP Technologies, following its acquisition of Renergen, anticipates ongoing losses and substantial funding requirements as it seeks to commercialise enriched isotopes ...

Merafe Resources extends its retrenchment deadline for thousands of smelter employees

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Merafe Resources has postponed the termination date for potential retrenchments of 3,000 smelter employees, as Eskom and the government back a new lower electricity ...

Hyprop Investments raises R580 million in oversubscribed bond auction

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Hyprop Investments successfully raised R580 million in an oversubscribed bond auction, reflecting strong investor confidence and strategic financial planning.