Alphamin shows the perils of mining in a conflict zone

Operations hit a brief pause amid DRC unrest, but strong production gains signal ongoing growth potential

Standard keeps banking on growth

The bank has delivered a resilient performance in tough conditions, with a focus on the continent’s prospects

Why online DIY share trading is expected to boom

Tech-savvy newbies and seasoned traders are all getting on board

From gatekeepers to guides: The new era of investment choice

Outfits such as Alexander Forbes help the investor decide which of the myriad unit trusts on offer is right for them

MARC HASENFUSS: Is there more to come for gold?

It does seem reasonable to expect that the shoot-from-the-hip economic policies blustering out of the US will just keep coming

Can Santam shareholders hope for a special dividend?

Generously capitalised Santam has defied a flat economy to increase market share from a high base

The outlook is fair to profitable

The market clearly likes the Fairvest story, and why not?

Absa’s leadership change comes amid ongoing recovery

New CEO Kenny Fihla inherits a complex task in a shifting banking landscape

PPC: Held hostage by a sluggish economy

Despite good prospects, the cement group will remain a slumbering giant unless the GNU can kick-start economic activity

When risk is this high, not even diversification offers a safety net

Disruption and debt: why it’s prudent to stay on the sidelines with KAP for now

Pick of the Month: Leadership certainty is a boost for Tiger Brands

Gross margin has improved because of greater efficiency, but the financial trajectory will still be uphill

Metrofile faces setbacks: can digital transformation turn the tide?

The document storage business faces investor frustration as digital migration efforts lag

Nearly time for the chicken to cross the road?

From its earlier position of being part of RCL Foods, separately listed chicken business Rainbow expects headline earnings to rise by 1,100%

It’s difficult to make a call on the cell treadmill

As smartphones and data keep getting cheaper, the firm is turning to risky new markets and avenues beyond traditional mobile services

MARC HASENFUSS: Big stocks buoy the JSE

The sell recommendations in this edition of IM show investors are feeling bearish