The deaths of Markus Jooste and Joe Lieberman revive old debates about the lethargy of reforms needed to keep capitalism alert to the risk of implosion. These debates should get the attention of regulators and lawmakers urgently, says Khaya Sithole.
The draft Integrated Resources Plan of 2023 was “never fit for purpose” and should be revised immediately, says Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa.
Tesla plans to unveil its long-promised robotaxi later this year as the electric carmaker struggles with weak sales and competition from cheap Chinese EVs.
The Competition Commission has recommended that Nedbank acquisition of JSE-listed industrial group enX’s fleet-management business Eqstra be approved without conditions.
The Competition Commission has approved the merger of Anchor Capital, the asset management firm backed by mining magnate Mike Teke and the billionaire Enthoven family, with London-based boutique wealth manager Credo.
Africa’s largest insurer Sanlam said on Friday it has taken controlling stakes in the insurance business of its joint venture in India. The R2 billion in acquisitions comes as the company eyes the massive potential of the world’s most populous nation and looks to diversify away from its home continent.
A slump in South African dollar bonds has made them the biggest laggards in developing markets this year, reflecting concern among investors that a market-unfriendly coalition government may emerge from next month’s elections.
Daybreak Farms, a chicken company controlled by Africa’s biggest fund manager, plans to seek loans to stabilise operations and fix its balance sheet following years of mismanagement.
The Alexforbes 2023 manager watch survey showed that Ninety One once again emerged as the largest single manager of SA-owned assets, consolidating its lead position also achieved in 2021 and 2022.
Running a small business in an economic downturn, while upping productivity, protecting your profit margins and staying on track to achieve your operational goals, is a daunting task.