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Unhelpful government and a lack of brand building see South African mining companies lose out

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Food inflation hits 16-year low

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Rand steadies as South Africa awaits inflation data

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WPP results beat analyst forecasts, sees shares jump up

6 Aug 2026

A flame rises from a gas flare at the Dangote Industries oil refinery and fertiliser plant site in the Ibeju-Lekki district of Lagos, Nigeria. Image credit: Reuters/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo

Nigeria’s Dangote hopes to strike gold in South Africa

Colleen Goko 6 Aug 2026

Omnicom’s revenue in the second quarter of 2026 increased $2.5bn to $6.6bn as compared to the second quarter of 2025. Pictured: Annalect, part of the Omnicom Media Group, is a prominent player in the media and analytics sector located in Bengaluru, India (Image source @ Annalect

Omnicom Q2 results: Built for an era where speed, integration, and scale matter most

30 Jul 2026

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Africa to weather billion-dollar storm as “super” El Niño approaches

Simon Jessop and Marc Jones 27 Jul 2026

The WPP staff cuts are part of CEO Cindy Rose's Elevate28 strategy

WPP £500m savings drive sees hundreds of employees let go

15 Jul 2026

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Standard Bank to finance Africa’s renewable energy boom

10 Jun 2026

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has delivered a blockbuster financial performance for 2025, posting a profit of roughly $836m (Image source: © Financial Afrik )

Bank’s pan-African model regains traction, posts profit - despite headwinds

15 Apr 2026

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

12 Feb 2026

Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks

30 Dec 2025

Gold has been predicted to keep rising in 2026. Pictured: Gold mining in South Africa

Gold expected to continue rising in 2026

24 Dec 2025

Energy security takes centre stage as global coal demand hits record high in 2025 (Image source: © Future Coal

Coal remains essential to keeping the lights on and economic development

23 Dec 2025

Patrice Motsepe announces Harmony Gold's "huge investment"

Colleen Goko and Nqobile Dludla 20 Nov 2025

WPP Cindy Rose on Q3 performance: “There is a lot to do”

30 Oct 2025

Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Nqobile Dludla 4 Sep 2025

Maria Sharapova joins Lewis Hamilton as global ambassador for CFI

24 Jul 2025

Spar Group plans to sell Swiss and UK retail businesses

3 Jun 2025

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

6 May 2025

WPP's Q1 results dip, tariffs not expected to directly impact the network

25 Apr 2025

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

24 Apr 2025

MTN's annual profit hammered by Nigeria currency devaluation

17 Mar 2025

WPP sells majority stake in FGS Global to Bidco Inc - An excellent outcome for WPP

7 Aug 2024

Cannes Lion Festival bought out by rival business, informa

Danette Breitenbach 24 Jul 2024

World shares off record highs ahead of inflation tests

Yoruk Bahceli and Wayne Cole 26 Feb 2024

Bob van Dijk steps down as CEO of Naspers and Prosus, Ervin Tu named successor

Tannur Anders 18 Sep 2023

Gabon 'blue bond' swap raises hopes for wave of African debt-for-nature deals

Rachel Savage 16 Aug 2023

Yuan jumps as Beijing vows to bolster economy

Rae Wee 25 Jul 2023

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