Tuning in to Africa’s TV market

Streaming services seek local content for the continent

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?

No Netflix twist on May 29

Showtime: after the DA’s manifest failure to openly embrace a nonracial future, how likely is the black middle class to bite the ANC hand that feeds it?

DEON GOUWS: A very British perspective on JSE listings

Perhaps the South African finance minister should follow the example of his UK counterpart to attract listings to the JSE

Stormers pro deal makes the try line

The Stormers’ pro deal has gone through, but professional rugby needs a better finance model if it is to make the try line

The money’s in the forecourt

The Fuel Company plays a key role in diversifying KAL away from its traditional farmer client base. It’s picking up momentum as it rolls out more convenience ...

Pulling Transnet back on track

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

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

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

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Tiger Brands appoints Praveen Balgobind as chief manufacturing officer

Lindiwe Tsobo

Executive has been acting in role since February and joined company in 2022

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Liquid launches low-earth orbit satellite service with Eutelsat

Mudiwa Gavaza

Distribution partner agreement will see satellite services offered to customers across Africa

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REVIEW: Black Edition puts a new shine on the Audi Q3

New style and equipment package keeps the German SUV fresh in a competitive segment

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No word from BHP as D-Day for Anglo bid looms

Hilary Joffe

By Tuesday there was no sign of a third offer

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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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