THE FINANCE GHOST: Blood from a stone

Stringent cost control is a virtue in a company that needs to boost gross margins

Pulling Transnet back on track

Rail reform can boost job creation, tax collection and the rand — here’s how it will work

SIMON BROWN: The pros and cons of hedging

Is hedging all it’s made out to be? Does it actually make sense from a cost and protection perspective?

Pivoting to save South Africa

The DA says its new free-market economic plan would create 2-million jobs and save the country from its low-growth trap. The blowback from labour has been ...

DUNCAN McLEOD: PC vs Mac, and the battle for silicon supremacy

Chips take centre stage as the lines between the virtual and real worlds blur, and Intel is the big loser

Melozhori private game lodge — luxury on your own terms

Experience the expanse of the Karoo at this venue — a perfect getaway for a group of friends or families

KAL, a retail powerhouse rooted in the platteland

Forget about two-tone safari suits — the new Agrimark is beating a path through the mealie fields to an urban centre near you

SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Let them drive G-Wagons

What the ANC says on the campaign trail and what it does are two very different things. Fikile Mbalula’s Geländewagen gaffe shows as much

Simmering fuse in the Middle East

Despite White House assertions that there is no widening war in the Middle East, an increasing number of players seem to be entering the fray

Can a new government repeal the NHI Act?

The signing of the National Health Insurance Bill on Wednesday doesn’t necessarily guarantee that it will become law, especially if the ANC loses power

SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: Geopolitical risk — a shadow over the ballot box

South Africa’s elections will take place against the backdrop of international events. While domestic issues will be top of mind, it’s important not to forget ...

Is furniture stalwart Lewis really so cheap?

Despite underwhelming returns, Lewis is the one retailer in a ‘graveyard’ sector that’s stood the test of time by staying focused on the basics and not taking ...

Opening salvoes in the Amazon vs Takealot battle

The price war between the online rivals appears to be happening mostly behind the scenes

The Anglo survival handbook

Miner Anglo unveils restructuring proposal that largely mirrors BHP’s, but in simpler terms

Formulating a new battle plan against the NHI law

Lawyers discuss concerns and objections of two organisations that intend to challenge the legislation in court

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MTN’s Bradwin Roper appointed chief of payments partnerships at Jumo

The executive had joined the telecom giant in 2023 and played a big role in the growth of the fintech division

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State to weigh options after bid to appeal load-shedding ruling fails

Denene Erasmus

High court confirms order to provide uninterrupted power supply to public institutions such as schools and hospitals

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Special edition Jaguar F-Pace SUV models announced for SA

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It’s a final hurrah for the slinky SUV before an all-new model is revealed

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NEWS ANALYSIS: Weak opposition puts 50% ANC support back on the table

Aubrey Matshiqi

There seem to be only two scenarios worth talking about: either the ANC wins a relative or outright majority

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Marc Hasenfuss FM and Investors Monthly editor

MARC HASENFUSS: The difficulty in retrieving Brett Kebble’s lost treasure

Randgold wants its shares back, along with $144m in dividends

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The market responded cautiously when the proposed restructuring at Anglo was announced

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SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Let them drive G-Wagons

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