Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Business

Higher PGM prices set to lift Implats profits

Mining giant Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) has given a signal of sharp recovery in earnings ahead of the half-year results to be released next month. In a trading... Read more.
Mpact plans to close Springs Paper Mill
Business

Mpact’s plan to close Springs Paper Mill puts 377 jobs in jeopardy

Paper and plastic packaging group Mpact has announced plans to shut down its Springs Paper Mill, a move that could leave 377 workers without jobs next month. The... Read more.
Sanlam deal
Business

Sanlam transfers R400bn assets to Ninety One to seal long-term deal

Sanlam Investments and Ninety One have sealed a long-term strategic partnership as leading asset managers. Carl Roothman, Sanlam Investments CEO, said nearly R400-billion... Read more.
Vodacom projects
Business

Vodacom’s R85bn investment plan tops Nedbank’s capital expenditure projects

Nedbank’s annual capital expenditure (capex) listings have revealed that Vodacom has emerged as the leading private investor in planned fixed investment projects.... Read more.
Disciplinary hearing set for Kedibone Madiehe
Business

Treasury sets disciplinary hearing against GPAA CEO Kedibone Madiehe

Suspended Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) CEO Kedibone Madiehe is set to face a formal disciplinary hearing as the National Treasury investigates... Read more.
Role of Eskom, Transnet is crucial
Business

Light at end of tunnel as Transnet freight rail increases volumes, revenue

State-owned logistics company Transnet is showing signs of recovery under its Tactical Recovery Plan, although freight rail volumes remain well below the peak of... Read more.
Woolworths
Business

Woolworths SA delivers steady growth despite weak consumer spending

Woolworths South Africa recorded sales growth that outperformed the market during a challenging trading period as cautious consumers continued to limit spending.... Read more.
Reserve bank
Business

Experts weigh in on central bank’s decision to keep repo rate unchanged

Economists and consumer experts have revealed that the decision to keep the repo rate unchanged reflect a balance between improving economic conditions and persistent... Read more.