No sacred cows at Investec
As the bank prepares to split from Investec Asset Management, it is getting rid of poorly performing businesses
Standard Bank, Absa in the line of fire
Five new competitors to the established banks have launched in recent weeks. So who stands to lose the most?
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Is Equites Property Fund still worth paying a premium for?
Equites might be more expensive than most property companies out there, but its prospects are far brighter
Hulamin: Bloated and battling
Hulamin sells aluminium in 50 countries, but as its share price shows, that’s been an unforgiving segment for ages
Montauk facing the big question
Has the energy-from-methane company fallen to a realistic valuation or is there now an opportunity for investors?
BACKSTORY: Absa Group’s Bongiwe Gangeni
We question deputy CEO of retail & business bank at Absa Group Bongiwe Gangeni
ANALYSE THIS: DLA Piper’s Johannes Gouws
We analyse country managing partner at DLA Piper SA Johannes Gouws
Laying bare the ransacking at Steinhoff
Steinhoff's annual report lays bare SA's most audacious fraud - it's an epic that would shame even Enron's crooks
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Glencore at a loss over DRC scandal
A disturbing disavowal of responsibility, especially given the other investigations to which Glencore is now subject
ANALYSE THIS: Prescient's Cheree Dyers
We analyse Cheree Dyers, CEO of Prescient Investment Management
Emerging markets funds: betting on countries
Nedgroup and NS Partners are launching a fund covering shares in smaller markets
Oceana’s Lucky Star ascendant
With local pilchards in short supply, Oceana has had to look elsewhere for sources — with great success
BACKSTORY: University of Pretoria's Tawana Kupe
We question Tawana Kupe, vice-chancellor & principal at the University of Pretoria
Barloworld: who really wins here?
In a novel scheme, investors buy 14% of its property portfolio. But does it benefit Barloworld more than anyone else?
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Vunani starting to cast a wider net
Hunt is on for financial services acquisitions in Southern Africa, but focus will be on areas within two hours' flight
SA’s ready-made meal rumble
Under-pressure retailers are betting big on convenience foods. Can they expand this thinking to the working class?
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Redefine dividends remain under pressure
Investors shouldn't expect dividend payouts to return to inflation-beating growth levels any time soon
A R1.2bn payday for Sun International’s plans
With its SA business now owing R9.2bn, the casino operator will use its Latin American windfall to slash debt
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