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Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%

Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%Sfundo Parakozov

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investorsMesh Trade

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US dollar rally pauses before jobs data, bitcoin trades near recordKevin Buckland and Harry Robertson

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

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Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

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Weighing up pros and cons of alternative investments

Markets & Investment

Weighing up pros and cons of alternative investments

23 May 2014

Rebosis Chief Executive Sisa Ngebulana. Image:

Retail & Hospitality Property

Merged property funds would have muscle

Alistair Anderson and Joan Muller 23 May 2014

The construction industry is still facing tremendous pressures according to Willie Meyburgh, Chief Executive of Stefanutti Stocks. Image: Stefanutti Stocks

Construction & Engineering

Building division hurts Stefanutti Stocks results

Mark Allix 23 May 2014

Repo rate unchanged

Administration

Repo rate unchanged

23 May 2014

SABMiller's Alan Clark says the outlook for the coming year is positive with growth coming mainly from emerging markets. Image: SABMiller

Markets & Investment

SABMiller's profits reach US$5.712bn

22 May 2014

Peter Motlare says problems at Dangote hurt Tiger Brands but plans are underway to resolve these problems. Image: Tiger Brands

Markets & Investment

Tiger Brands earnings from operations reach R8.56

Nick Hedley 22 May 2014

A US$30m expansion is underwas at Southern Sun Maputo, part of Tsogo Sun's growth strategy. Image:

Markets & Investment

Tsogo Sun's earnings up 18% to 176.5c

22 May 2014

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Franchising

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 20 May 2014

Old Mutual's Julian Roberts says he is very pleased with the positive sales growth in South Africa. Image: Old Mutual.

Insurance & Actuarial

Old Mutual gross sales up 24% to €6.2bn

20 May 2014

Barloworld's Clive Thomson expects the company to put in another solid performance this year, using capital to increase financial returns in lucrative markets. Image Barloworld.

Markets & Investment

Barloworld earnings climb 10% to 336c

Alistair Anderson 20 May 2014

Grand Parade Investments, which bought Burger King to South Africa and is extending its operations to the rest of Africa has bought a higher stake in kitchen equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers. Image: Burger King

Markets & Investment

Grand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 2014

Short-stay accommodation levels were higher in March with income for hotels, guest farms and guest houses rising by 9.9% in the first quarter of the year. Image: 3Dmask

Hospitality

March tourist accommodation income up 2.6%

20 May 2014

Buildmax has not declared a dividend even though it made a profit of almost R270m. Image: Buildmax

Markets & Investment

Buildmax earnings up 15% to 32.9c

20 May 2014

Vodacom's Shameel Aziz Joosub has confirmed the mobile operator will buy Neotel for R7bn if it gets regulatory approval. Image: Vodacom

Markets & Investment

Vodacom earnings up just 2.8% to R8.96

20 May 2014

Astral Foods has increased its earnings by 308% and its dividend to 200 cents a share. Image: Master Isolated Images

Food Security

Astral Foods diluted earnings up 308% to 386c

20 May 2014

Pioneer has increased its earnings by 58% and its dividend by 41% Image

Manufacturing

Pioneer Foods adjusted earnings up 58% to 353c

20 May 2014

Sandile Nomvete is hoping to raise US$220m to fund additional acquisitions in Africa. Image: Delta Property Fund

Retail & Hospitality Property

African fund eyes JSE

Joan Muller 20 May 2014

Gauteng to remain SA's leading contributor to GDP

Markets & Investment

Gauteng to remain SA's leading contributor to GDP

19 May 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Shipping

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

A joint venture between Larimar and Iveco will see Putco's buses being built at Rosslyn outside Pretoria. Image:

Manufacturing & Parts

Big bet on buses and trucks

David Furlonger 16 May 2014

Rockcastle's Chief Executive Craig Hallowes says the Zambian developments are on track and performing well. Image:

Retail & Hospitality Property

Rockcastle's African operations on track

Alistair Anderson 16 May 2014

Rabie Property Group's John Chapman says the total development at Century City is worth R4.3bn. Image: Rabie Property Group

Retail & Hospitality Property

R4.3bn development at Century City

Joan Muller 16 May 2014

Motor trade sales increased by 2,9% in March. Image: Beeboys

Motor Sales

Motor trade sales up 2.9% in March

16 May 2014

Datatec's Chief Executive Jens Montanana says the outlook for the year will produce another robust performance for the company. Image: Datatec

Markets & Investment

Datatec's operating profit drops to US$122m

Thabiso Mochiko 15 May 2014

Golden Valley Casino in Worcester. Image: Sun International

Markets & Investment

Tsogo to buy stake in SunWest and Worcester for R2.185m

15 May 2014

Nedbank Capital's Mike Peo says the Mamba Cement project will cut cement prices in inland areas because of reduced logistics charges. Image: Twitter

Materials & Equipment

Mamba to lift South Africa's cement capacity

Nick Hedley 15 May 2014

Astrapak's Robin Moore says that exceptional costs and the impact of a fire at East Rand Plastics contributed to the losses incurred by the company this year. Image: Astrapak.

Manufacturing

Astrapak diluted loss per share of 32.9c

14 May 2014

Atlantic Centre in Cape Town's central business district. Image:

Retail & Hospitality Property

Ingenuity's earnings rise to 2c a share

Alistair Anderson 14 May 2014

Branding

Brand campaign lifts lid on retirement industry practices

14 May 2014

Astrapak's Chief Executive Robin Moore is hoping to bring the company back to profitability after a significant restructuring programme. Image: Astrapak

Manufacturing

No quick fix for Astrapak

13 May 2014

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Repo rate unchanged

GovernmentRepo rate unchanged

23 May 2014

SABMiller's Alan Clark says the outlook for the coming year is positive with growth coming mainly from emerging markets. Image: SABMiller

FinanceSABMiller's profits reach US$5.712bn

22 May 2014

Peter Motlare says problems at Dangote hurt Tiger Brands but plans are underway to resolve these problems. Image: Tiger Brands

FinanceTiger Brands earnings from operations reach R8.56

Nick Hedley 22 May 2014

A US$30m expansion is underwas at Southern Sun Maputo, part of Tsogo Sun's growth strategy. Image:

FinanceTsogo Sun's earnings up 18% to 176.5c

22 May 2014

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

RetailFamous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 20 May 2014

Old Mutual's Julian Roberts says he is very pleased with the positive sales growth in South Africa. Image: Old Mutual.

FinanceOld Mutual gross sales up 24% to €6.2bn

20 May 2014

Barloworld's Clive Thomson expects the company to put in another solid performance this year, using capital to increase financial returns in lucrative markets. Image Barloworld.

FinanceBarloworld earnings climb 10% to 336c

Alistair Anderson 20 May 2014

Grand Parade Investments, which bought Burger King to South Africa and is extending its operations to the rest of Africa has bought a higher stake in kitchen equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers. Image: Burger King

FinanceGrand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 2014

Short-stay accommodation levels were higher in March with income for hotels, guest farms and guest houses rising by 9.9% in the first quarter of the year. Image: 3Dmask

Tourism & TravelMarch tourist accommodation income up 2.6%

20 May 2014

Buildmax has not declared a dividend even though it made a profit of almost R270m. Image: Buildmax

FinanceBuildmax earnings up 15% to 32.9c

20 May 2014

Vodacom's Shameel Aziz Joosub has confirmed the mobile operator will buy Neotel for R7bn if it gets regulatory approval. Image: Vodacom

FinanceVodacom earnings up just 2.8% to R8.96

20 May 2014

Astral Foods has increased its earnings by 308% and its dividend to 200 cents a share. Image: Master Isolated Images

AgricultureAstral Foods diluted earnings up 308% to 386c

20 May 2014

Pioneer has increased its earnings by 58% and its dividend by 41% Image

ManufacturingPioneer Foods adjusted earnings up 58% to 353c

20 May 2014

Sandile Nomvete is hoping to raise US$220m to fund additional acquisitions in Africa. Image: Delta Property Fund

PropertyAfrican fund eyes JSE

Joan Muller 20 May 2014

Gauteng to remain SA's leading contributor to GDP

FinanceGauteng to remain SA's leading contributor to GDP

19 May 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Logistics & TransportGrindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

A joint venture between Larimar and Iveco will see Putco's buses being built at Rosslyn outside Pretoria. Image:

AutomotiveBig bet on buses and trucks

David Furlonger 16 May 2014

Rockcastle's Chief Executive Craig Hallowes says the Zambian developments are on track and performing well. Image:

PropertyRockcastle's African operations on track

Alistair Anderson 16 May 2014

Rabie Property Group's John Chapman says the total development at Century City is worth R4.3bn. Image: Rabie Property Group

PropertyR4.3bn development at Century City

Joan Muller 16 May 2014

Motor trade sales increased by 2,9% in March. Image: Beeboys

AutomotiveMotor trade sales up 2.9% in March

16 May 2014

Datatec's Chief Executive Jens Montanana says the outlook for the year will produce another robust performance for the company. Image: Datatec

FinanceDatatec's operating profit drops to US$122m

Thabiso Mochiko 15 May 2014

Golden Valley Casino in Worcester. Image: Sun International

FinanceTsogo to buy stake in SunWest and Worcester for R2.185m

15 May 2014

Nedbank Capital's Mike Peo says the Mamba Cement project will cut cement prices in inland areas because of reduced logistics charges. Image: Twitter

Construction & EngineeringMamba to lift South Africa's cement capacity

Nick Hedley 15 May 2014

Astrapak's Robin Moore says that exceptional costs and the impact of a fire at East Rand Plastics contributed to the losses incurred by the company this year. Image: Astrapak.

ManufacturingAstrapak diluted loss per share of 32.9c

14 May 2014

Atlantic Centre in Cape Town's central business district. Image:

PropertyIngenuity's earnings rise to 2c a share

Alistair Anderson 14 May 2014

Marketing & MediaBrand campaign lifts lid on retirement industry practices

14 May 2014

Astrapak's Chief Executive Robin Moore is hoping to bring the company back to profitability after a significant restructuring programme. Image: Astrapak

ManufacturingNo quick fix for Astrapak

13 May 2014

Gerald Leissner, Chief Executive of Arrowhead is driving acquisitions and increasing the value of the listed property company. Image: Arrowhead

PropertyArrowhead increases distribution by 13.49%

David Furlonger 13 May 2014

Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci

GovernmentElections bode well for business confidence: Sacci

13 May 2014

Ralph Boëttger, Chief Executive of Sappi says that the group has improved its performance in all three of its operating regions. Image:

ManufacturingSappi's US$32m profit in tough times

13 May 2014

Cape Town is likely to get a new passenger terminal soon as the calls for work to be done have already gone out from Transnet. Image:

Logistics & TransportCruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban

12 May 2014

deVere appoints new head of Africa division

FinancedeVere appoints new head of Africa division

12 May 2014

South Africa faces a shrinking economy

FinanceSouth Africa faces a shrinking economy

Ross Pennell 9 May 2014

Graham Briggs, Chief Executive of Harmony Gold says steps have been taken to improve profitability and increase operating margins at Harmony's mines. Image: Harmony

Energy & MiningHarmony Gold's output down 6% in third quarter

Allan Seccombe 8 May 2014

HSBC has confirmed that the outlook for manufacturing declined sharply in April. Image: David Castillo Dominici

ManufacturingHSBC confirms drop in local manufacturing activity

Fifi Peters 8 May 2014

Grant Thornton's Chairman, Deepak Nagar says the lack of political certainty is affecting business and investment decisions. Image: Grant Thornton

FinancePolitical uncertainty hammers investments

Evan Pickworth 6 May 2014

Andre Coetzee says the strong link between manufacturing and mining is weighing heavily on the economy. Image:

ManufacturingProducers' activity falls on holidays and strikes

6 May 2014

A new diamond and jewellery hub is to be developed close to the Kimberley Airport in the Northern Cape. Image: ACSA

PropertyBonatla in two separate share-swap deals

6 May 2014

Entries open for EMRC Project Incubator Award

FinanceEntries open for EMRC Project Incubator Award

5 May 2014

African Bank's profits have dropped sharply and it is now expecting to make a loss of us much as R3,3bn for the six months to March. Image:

FinanceAfrican Bank faces huge losses

5 May 2014