Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

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Eastplats secures extra R23m to ramp-up Crocodile River Mine

Eastplats has secured a C$2-million (approximately R23-million) loan to boost underground production at Crocodile River Mine. Eastplats operates a shallow, long-life... Read more.
Eskom warns of power cuts
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NUM rejects Ramaphosa’s plan to split Eskom transmission, warns of job losses

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plans to establish an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO), warning... Read more.
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Mobile data drives Telkom’s strong growth

Telkom is becoming increasingly reliant on data services to drive growth, with data revenue now accounting for more than 60% of the group’s total revenue. Group... Read more.
How absence of rates cut affected Nedbank
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Nedbank COO Mfundo Nkuhlu announces early retirement

Nedbank Group chief operating officer Mfundo Nkuhlu is set to retire at the end of the year after more than two decades with the banking group. Nkuhlu, who is also... Read more.
South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago speaking at a press conference in Centurion
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We don’t have the power to lead African Bank: Kganyago

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has expressed frustration that the SARB’s stake in African Bank does not grant it sufficient power... Read more.
Exterior view of Exxaro Belfast Coal Mine facility in Mpumalanga
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Exxaro in battle with ex-employee who raised procurement red flags

A dispute relating to claims of gross price manipulation and procurement irregularities has pitted mining giant Exxaro against a former employee. At the centre of... Read more.
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Higher-denomination notes won’t solve inflation, Lesetja Kganyago tells shareholders

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has ruled out increasing the denomination of South Africa’s banknotes. Speaking at the 106 annual... Read more.
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British American Tobacco expects drop in cigarettes production

The British American Tobacco (BAT) expects an overall drop in cigarette production amid a reported loss in the first half of the 2026 financial year. The giant international... Read more.
ArcelorMittal’s demise should be ‘celebrated’
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ArcelorMittal South Africa’s losses deepen amid revenue drop, debt surge

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) remains under severe financial pressure after reporting a sharp decline in revenue, a widening net loss and a growing debt burden... Read more.