Behind the R1.1bn bailout for Brait executives

In another development that will inflame shareholders of the investment company, Brait's board has committed to unwinding an underwater incentive scheme to the ...

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Apple poised to enter the streaming service arms race

Smartphone giant will seek to diversify by getting deeper into the television business and with the likely launch of a subscription news service

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US airlines teams visit Boeing as aviation body awaits 737 MAX upgrades

Factory visits indicate aeroplane maker may be nearing completion of software patch following two deadly crashes

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Doubts increase on Wall Street that Q1 will be earnings low point

Markets could be roiled depending on what or if any information is released from special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russia election meddling and the ...

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Jubilee buys Zambian zinc refinery for $12m

Purchase from Glencore speeds up its multimetal project, the first outside its three tailings treatment businesses in SA

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Gas project has potential to transform Mozambican economy, bank finds

The first phase of Exxonmobil’s project could attract $32bn in investment and contribute $18bn to GDP

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Exxaro coal plant delayed as it cuts ties with Group Five

The move is expected to have little effect on the progress of a wider expansion project

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Vedanta snaps up AngloGold’s Chris Sheppard

Dream team for Vedanta as Chris Sheppard joins former AngloGold Ashanti boss to head the Zambian copper business.

Gemfields expects impairments to lead to full-year loss

Newly implemented export duties on Zambian gemstones cause a $22.6m impairment of Gemfield's Kagen mine 

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Imtiaz Suliman from Sentio Capital talks to Business Day TV about Spar, his stock pick of the day

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David Shapiro from Sasfin Securities and Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth and Investments talk to Business Day TV

Ascendis may sell its prized asset, says analyst

Healthcare company 'has no option' but to sell Cyprus-based pharmaceutical maker Remedica to help pay off R3.7bn in offshore debts

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Brics bank on verge of issuing rand bonds

The New Development Bank awaits regulatory approvals for the local currency bonds

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David Hodnett returns to Standard Bank

Hodnett will succeed the retiring Neil Surgey as chief risk officer from June 1

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