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Source: Supplied. Aaron Harris, chief technology officer at Sage.

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Naspers names Nico Marais as its new CFO

Naspers names Nico Marais as its new CFO

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Source: © Ask Traders WPP CEO Mark Read says WPP's financial performance in Q1 was in line with expectations, and performance is anticipated to improve in the second half

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

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Employer’s Annual Declaration deadline set for 31 May 2025

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Source: © Implats Despite the challenging operating environment during the period under review, Implats remains on track to deliver within the guided Group parameters for FY2025. Pictured: Impala Rustenburg

Implats Q3 results: Mining house on track to deliver despite challenging operating environment

25 Apr 2025

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FSCA proposes new reporting and disclosure requirements for short sales

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Source: Mark Gibson, Senior Investment Director ILS at Schroders.

Navigating volatility: The strategic advantage of insurance-linked securities

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Source: Supplied. Amol Prabhu, Country CEO: South Africa & Market Head for Barclays.

How global volatility and international family businesses are shaping private and investment banking in Africa

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Source: © 123rf Treasury has announced that no VAT increase will take place on 1 May as scheduled

VAT to remain at 15% as government withdraws 1 May increase

24 Apr 2025

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

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Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

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

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Source: © Capitec Bank Capitec has, for the financial year ending 28 February 2025, reported a 30% increase in headline earnings to R13.7bn. Gerrie Fourie, chief executive officer of Capitec attributes this to the bank's solid foundations for long-term growth, powered by its scalable technology and diversified business model

Diversification of services sees Capitec grow headline earnings by 30%

23 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Prof Nara Monkam, Chair in Municipal Finance at the African Tax Institute (ATI).

Empowering Africa’s cities: The case for fiscal autonomy and financial expertise

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Source: Supplied. Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders.

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Source: WEF. Former World Economic Forum founder, Klaus Schwab.

Klaus Schwab exits WEF leadership after 52 years, marking an end of an era

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Source: GCIS. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

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How FSDAi is unlocking £31m Nigerian pension capital for sustainable infrastructure

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Bank on it: Pre-approval reshapes property purchases for smart buyers

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Source: Supplied. Nicholas de Clercq, Quantitative Analyst :Prescient Investment Management.

How unprecedented uncertainty under Trump is shaping market trends

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Online shopping surges 51% as South African consumers shift to digital, Absa reports

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Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Godongwana defends VAT increase, saying ‘severe consequences’ await if hike is suspended

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Source: © Ask Traders WPP CEO Mark Read says WPP's financial performance in Q1 was in line with expectations, and performance is anticipated to improve in the second half

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

25 Apr 2025

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African Mining Week: Role of infrastructure to unlock mining potential

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Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

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

24 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

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