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How Virgin Active Is Preparing For A Multi-Billion Rand Exit - Episode #257
In Today’s Roundup:Virgin Active is losing members in South Africa, but making more money as it transforms its traditional gyms into premium wellness clubs. Now, its biggest shareholder is preparing for a …
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Virgin Active is losing members in South Africa, but making more money as it transforms its traditional gyms into premium wellness clubs. Now, its biggest shareholder is preparing for a potential multibillion-rand exit. Meanwhile, 2 major developments could determine where South Africa’s economy heads next, with everything from the rand to petrol prices hanging in the balance. Plus, Woolworths shares tumble after disappointing sales, American companies flood Wall Street with new shares, Aspen gets approval for a cheaper alternative to Ozempic, and Nvidia’s billionaire CEO faces possible dismissal following reports of a second affair.
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🇿🇦 South Africa’s Solar Boom Has An Expensive Side Effect - Episode #256
*In Today’s Roundup:*After years of load shedding, Eskom now has an unusual problem: too much electricity at certain times of the day. South Africa’s solar boom is partly responsible, and the consequences could …
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After years of load shedding, Eskom now has an unusual problem: too much electricity at certain times of the day. South Africa’s solar boom is partly responsible, and the consequences could cost R4 billion this year. Meanwhile, the company behind Blue Ribbon bread and Snowflake flour is enjoying soaring profits, but its R6.5 billion takeover is under threat. Plus, Vodacom could lose control of its Kenyan business, Stor-Age is expanding, Chery is recalling nearly 24,000 vehicles, and South African chicken farmers fear becoming a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with America.
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The 5-Year Strategy Behind Spur’s Incredible Comeback - Episode #255
In Today’s Roundup: Spur Corporation has more than doubled in value over the past 5 years, following a remarkable turnaround under CEO Val Nichas. We unpack how she pulled it off. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s CEO is …
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Spur Corporation has more than doubled in value over the past 5 years, following a remarkable turnaround under CEO Val Nichas. We unpack how she pulled it off. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s CEO is facing an investigation over an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset. Plus, Virgin Active is expanding into Germany, Shoprite is bringing Xtra Savings to petrol stations, Botswana wants a bigger piece of De Beers, and Yoco has secured a R1.6 billion credit facility to expand its business funding.
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What’s Really Happening Behind The Scenes At SAA? - Episode #254
In Today’s Roundup: South African Airways was supposed to be making a remarkable comeback, even announcing its first profit in years. But a closer look at the numbers reveals a very different picture. We …
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South African Airways was supposed to be making a remarkable comeback, even announcing its first profit in years. But a closer look at the numbers reveals a very different picture. We explain what’s really going on. Meanwhile, oil prices have suffered their biggest weekly collapse since Covid, raising hopes of cheaper petrol in December. Plus, police are investigating the sale of Tongaat Hulett, TFG is closing 120 stores as Bash takes off, and Spur Corporation’s CEO earns R26.1 million.
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The Blue Wave: How America’s Loss Became South Africa’s Gain - Episode #253
In Today’s Roundup: America’s Democratic election victory, dubbed the Blue Wave, has wiped trillions off global stock markets as investors worry about what it could mean for the AI boom. But while US tech …
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America’s Democratic election victory, dubbed the Blue Wave, has wiped trillions off global stock markets as investors worry about what it could mean for the AI boom. But while US tech stocks are taking a beating, South Africa’s markets are moving in the opposite direction. We explain why. Meanwhile, a business Woolworths spent R21 billion buying has collapsed into administration, just 3 years after the retailer sold it. Plus, Shoprite’s controversial R170 million CEO incentive plan survives a shareholder revolt, Nedbank makes a R13.9 billion move into East Africa, and Investec secures a banking licence in Europe.
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Are South Africa’s CEOs Worth Their Massive Salaries? - Episode #252
In Today’s Roundup:Are South Africa’s top CEOs being paid too much? Shoprite’s CEO earned R117.8 million last year, and shareholders are now voting on another enormous incentive package. We look at both sides …
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Are South Africa’s top CEOs being paid too much? Shoprite’s CEO earned R117.8 million last year, and shareholders are now voting on another enormous incentive package. We look at both sides of the debate, including what Pick n Pay and Woolworths pay their executives. Meanwhile, a surprising election result in Texas could threaten the global AI boom, with consequences for South Africans invested in tech stocks. Plus, the founder of a R2.4 billion motor group passes away, Binance reveals how hackers stole billions using fake job interviews and AI, and Ferrari’s widely mocked electric car reportedly sells out for 2027.
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How Bad Is America’s Latest Move Against South Africa? - Episode #251
In Today’s Roundup:America plans to scrap South Africa’s duty-free trade benefits, but how much will losing Agoa actually cost us? We look at why the wider impact may be smaller than it sounds, while some …
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America plans to scrap South Africa’s duty-free trade benefits, but how much will losing Agoa actually cost us? We look at why the wider impact may be smaller than it sounds, while some businesses and thousands of jobs still remain exposed. Meanwhile, GoTyme is aiming for a place among SA’s top three banks by active users, with lending driving its next move. Plus, MTN shares surge, Aspen expects a R2 billion profit while keeping a decade of production, new vehicle sales climb, and OPay’s cancelled listing disrupts Standard Bank’s investment plans.
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The Membership War Changing How South Africans Shop - Episode #250
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa's biggest businesses are increasingly asking customers to pay monthly subscriptions, but behind the promise of saving shoppers money is a much bigger battle for their spending …
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South Africa's biggest businesses are increasingly asking customers to pay monthly subscriptions, but behind the promise of saving shoppers money is a much bigger battle for their spending. Meanwhile, Dis-Chem's loyalty programme is driving sales, even as rising costs eat into profits and Shoprite emerges as an unexpected threat. Plus, South Africa's economy is suddenly 4.9% bigger on paper, the builder behind the Carlton Centre is in business rescue, BHP's copper production has fallen 19%, and SAA's former acting CEO has been fired from its catering subsidiary.
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Why South Africa’s Elections Have Investors On Edge - Episode #249
In Today’s Roundup:In our very first Investors’ Corner, a monthly edition brought to you by our flagship partner, All Weather Capital, we unpack what their investment team is watching across South Africa and …
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In our very first Investors’ Corner, a monthly edition brought to you by our flagship partner, All Weather Capital, we unpack what their investment team is watching across South Africa and global markets. With South Africans heading to the polls, investors are looking beyond the local election results to what they could mean for the Government of National Unity, and ultimately the country’s financial markets. Meanwhile, the world’s biggest technology companies are spending so much money on AI that some are burning through more cash than they generate. Plus, South Africa’s economy is suddenly 5% bigger on paper, the war in Iran has added billions to the country’s fuel bill, expensive gas is pushing countries back towards coal, and gold is falling despite growing global uncertainty.
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South Africa Defies A Global Decline In Alcohol Consumption - Episode #248
In Today’s Roundup:The world is drinking less alcohol, but South Africa is bucking the trend. Two of the world’s biggest brewers have just reported exceptionally strong sales here, even though South Africans …
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The world is drinking less alcohol, but South Africa is bucking the trend. Two of the world’s biggest brewers have just reported exceptionally strong sales here, even though South Africans say they want to cut back on drinking. Meanwhile, Pick n Pay’s clothing business is growing faster than the country’s established clothing retailers, despite a difficult market. Plus, Bidvest is putting its acquisition spree on hold and looking for a buyer for its bank, FlySafair’s R7 billion takeover has cleared a major hurdle, and overseas tourist arrivals have fallen 11%.
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Morocco Has Just Overtaken South Africa, And Here’s How - Episode #247
In Today’s Roundup:Morocco has just overtaken South Africa in a major investment ranking, and its economy is growing more than four times faster than ours. But there’s another side to the numbers that’s worth …
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Morocco has just overtaken South Africa in a major investment ranking, and its economy is growing more than four times faster than ours. But there’s another side to the numbers that’s worth paying attention to. Meanwhile, businesses are discovering the hidden costs of AI, with some already cancelling projects because of their bills. Plus, a South African mining giant is betting nearly R16 billion on platinum and nickel, our love for chicken is boosting a local food producer, and Mercedes-Benz is struggling in China.
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South Africans Are Discovering The Problem With Chinese Cars - Episode #246
In Today’s Roundup:Chinese cars have taken South Africa by storm, but some owners are getting a nasty surprise when it’s time to trade them in. But there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Meanwhile, a …
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Chinese cars have taken South Africa by storm, but some owners are getting a nasty surprise when it’s time to trade them in. But there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Meanwhile, a clever South African start-up wants to use your neighbours to help millions access credit, and the world’s biggest technology companies are facing growing questions about their AI spending. Plus, South Africa’s credit rating upgrade is getting closer, Microsoft is offering 60,000 employees severance packages, and the company behind Claude is heading for the stock market after reporting an $80 billion loss.
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Government’s New Plan For South Africa’s Offshore Money - Episode #245
In Today’s Roundup:South Africans have as much as R10 trillion invested overseas, and government has a new plan to bring some of the business managing that money back home. But will it be enough to convince …
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South Africans have as much as R10 trillion invested overseas, and government has a new plan to bring some of the business managing that money back home. But will it be enough to convince financial firms to return? Plus, Treasury is rewriting its controversial crypto rules, Sanlam is making a R21 billion move to take full control of Santam, and Sygnia shareholders have approved a rather generous employee share scheme. Meanwhile, motorists could get some limited relief at the pumps, and gated estates have lost a court battle over estate agent fees.
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Is This The Start of Pick n Pay’s Big Comeback? - Episode #244
In Today’s Roundup:Pick n Pay’s shares have jumped nearly 10% after the struggling retailer revealed some surprisingly good news about its turnaround. But there’s still a long way to go before its supermarkets …
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Pick n Pay’s shares have jumped nearly 10% after the struggling retailer revealed some surprisingly good news about its turnaround. But there’s still a long way to go before its supermarkets return to profitability. Plus, Shoprite is reportedly exploring a banking partnership with Investec, Clicks has crossed R50 billion in annual sales, and DStv’s decline is finally showing signs of slowing. Meanwhile, SAA is struggling to pay its employees on time, and South African exporters are taking advantage of a massive new opportunity in China.
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South Africa’s Latest Budget Had Some Big Surprises - Episode #243
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa’s government debt has finally stopped growing faster than the economy for the first time in almost 20 years, while Treasury has found another R10 billion to help motorists deal …
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South Africa’s government debt has finally stopped growing faster than the economy for the first time in almost 20 years, while Treasury has found another R10 billion to help motorists deal with rising fuel prices. But there are still some big challenges ahead. Plus, the Reserve Bank has a plan that could bring R10 trillion in offshore investment management back home, Advtech is investing in AI tutors, and Chery is preparing to build Omoda cars in Pretoria.
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South Africa’s Biggest Fast-Food Group Is Changing Direction - Episode #242
In Today’s Roundup:The company behind Steers, Wimpy and Debonairs is changing its strategy as South Africans rethink how they buy fast food. Meanwhile, Cartrack is signing up record numbers of subscribers …
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The company behind Steers, Wimpy and Debonairs is changing its strategy as South Africans rethink how they buy fast food. Meanwhile, Cartrack is signing up record numbers of subscribers despite South Africans supposedly disliking subscriptions. Plus, Datatec is keeping billions it promised shareholders, Satrix is attracting billions from investors, and Elon Musk wants to merge Tesla and SpaceX.
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The Billion-Rand Bet On South Africa’s Homes - Episode #241
In Today’s Roundup:A state-owned investment giant has bought nearly half of Balwin Properties, one of South Africa’s biggest home builders, in a R1.1 billion deal it believes was a bargain. Meanwhile, President …
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A state-owned investment giant has bought nearly half of Balwin Properties, one of South Africa’s biggest home builders, in a R1.1 billion deal it believes was a bargain. Meanwhile, President Ramaphosa is planning a trip to Silicon Valley to learn about AI. Plus, Sygnia wants to give employees shares for 1 cent, COSATU wants Shein and Temu banned, and Nedbank is expanding into East Africa.
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Why South Africa’s Food Prices Aren’t Following the Rest of the World - Episode #240
In Today’s Roundup:Global food prices have reached their highest level in almost 4 years, but South Africa is experiencing a very different trend. Meanwhile, Vodacom is making a major move into artificial …
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Global food prices have reached their highest level in almost 4 years, but South Africa is experiencing a very different trend. Meanwhile, Vodacom is making a major move into artificial intelligence, although South Africa is last in line. Plus, Chinese exports to South Africa have more than doubled since 2020, Investec believes the country could escape junk status by 2028, and one of our biggest shopping centre owners is struggling to find local malls to buy.
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South Africa’s R10 Billion Plan To Tackle Its Fuel Crisis - Episode #239
In Today’s Roundup:Petrol has climbed above R30 a litre, and government is proposing a R10 billion intervention to soften the blow. Meanwhile, Sanlam is making a major move into banking, with plans to attract …
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Petrol has climbed above R30 a litre, and government is proposing a R10 billion intervention to soften the blow. Meanwhile, Sanlam is making a major move into banking, with plans to attract millions of customers. Plus, the Reserve Bank wants to change how South Africa’s 30,000 ATMs work, Discovery wins a major court battle against the Road Accident Fund, and Eskom explores some unexpected ways to make money.
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Is The AI Industry Heading For A Financial Crisis? - Episode #238
In Today’s Roundup:The world is preparing to spend trillions building artificial intelligence infrastructure, but one of the most respected technology research firms believes the numbers simply don’t add up …
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The world is preparing to spend trillions building artificial intelligence infrastructure, but one of the most respected technology research firms believes the numbers simply don’t add up. Meanwhile, Discovery Bank is attracting customers from its biggest rivals. Plus, 2 of South Africa’s wealthiest families are fighting over a mining company, American inflation is putting pressure on the rand, and Shoprite reveals the real cost of eating healthily in South Africa.
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South Africa’s Gambling Giants Are Writing Their Own Rules - Episode #237
In Today’s Roundup:South Africans wagered R1.5 trillion last year, and government is considering a new 20% tax on online betting to tackle the country’s growing gambling problem. Now, one of the country’s …
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South Africans wagered R1.5 trillion last year, and government is considering a new 20% tax on online betting to tackle the country’s growing gambling problem. Now, one of the country’s biggest gambling companies is introducing its own restrictions. Meanwhile, South Africa’s economy is growing slower than expected, but soaring gold prices are helping keep government’s finances afloat. Plus, a JSE-listed technology company is buying into cybersecurity, dairy farmers are fighting back against falling milk prices, Louis Vuitton’s struggles are affecting the JSE, and a tobacco giant wants a minimum price for cigarettes.
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South Africa’s Petrol Stations Are Changing, And Here’s Why - Episode #236
In Today’s Roundup:While food prices are rising across South Africa, Boxer is cutting its own prices and somehow making more money. The discount retailer has also announced a new CEO as it prepares to open …
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While food prices are rising across South Africa, Boxer is cutting its own prices and somehow making more money. The discount retailer has also announced a new CEO as it prepares to open another 60 stores. Meanwhile, South Africa risks losing preferential access to the American market, potentially putting thousands of jobs under pressure. Plus, the state-owned bank behind social grants is losing money, a JSE-listed Bitcoin company has lost most of its board, and Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new smart home device.
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How Boxer Is Making More Money While Charging Customers Less - Episode #235
In Today’s Roundup:While food prices are rising across South Africa, Boxer is cutting its own prices and somehow making more money. The discount retailer has also announced a new CEO as it prepares to open …
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While food prices are rising across South Africa, Boxer is cutting its own prices and somehow making more money. The discount retailer has also announced a new CEO as it prepares to open another 60 stores. Meanwhile, South Africa risks losing preferential access to the American market, potentially putting thousands of jobs under pressure. Plus, the state-owned bank behind social grants is losing money, a JSE-listed Bitcoin company has lost most of its board, and Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new smart home device.
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Two South African Siblings Are Taking On America’s Healthcare Industry - Episode #234
In Today’s Roundup:Two siblings from Bloemfontein have raised $38 million from some of Silicon Valley’s biggest investors for an AI healthcare startup now used in more than 50 American hospitals. Meanwhile, the …
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Two siblings from Bloemfontein have raised $38 million from some of Silicon Valley’s biggest investors for an AI healthcare startup now used in more than 50 American hospitals. Meanwhile, the founders of LekkeSlaap have sold their business after building it from just R12,000. Plus, Standard Bank is preparing a $200 million investment in a Nigerian payments company, Woolworths has been cleared to buy one of its biggest food suppliers, and Nedbank has been named South Africa’s best employer.
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Airlink Reveals Its Next Big Move After Viral Stadium Flyover - Episode #233
In Today’s Roundup:Five weeks after Airlink flew 2 passenger jets less than 15 metres above a packed stadium, the airline has revealed plans for its next phase of expansion across Africa. Meanwhile, Vodacom …
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Five weeks after Airlink flew 2 passenger jets less than 15 metres above a packed stadium, the airline has revealed plans for its next phase of expansion across Africa. Meanwhile, Vodacom wants to help put up to 55,000 new cars onto Uber and Bolt. Plus, Premier is fighting regulators over an RFG factory closure, Afrimat has swung to a loss, South Africa’s mines are making far more money without producing much more, and Samsung has just delivered a record quarter.
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South Africa Has Too Much Electricity, And It’s Costing Billions - Episode #232
In Today’s Roundup:After years of load shedding, South Africa suddenly has more electricity than it can use at certain times of day, and paying producers to switch off could cost billions. Meanwhile, Africa is …
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After years of load shedding, South Africa suddenly has more electricity than it can use at certain times of day, and paying producers to switch off could cost billions. Meanwhile, Africa is launching its own credit rating agency to challenge Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. Plus, South Africa is heading for its smallest wheat harvest in 8 years, Nvidia is carrying Wall Street to new records, FNB is getting into crypto, and Spotify is expanding audiobooks across Africa.
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Could Government Knock R3 Off South Africa’s Petrol Price Again? - Episode #231
In Today’s Roundup:Petrol has crossed R30 a litre in Gauteng, and there are growing calls for government to temporarily cut R3 from the fuel levy to ease the pressure. Meanwhile, Sanlam wants to take Santam off …
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Petrol has crossed R30 a litre in Gauteng, and there are growing calls for government to temporarily cut R3 from the fuel levy to ease the pressure. Meanwhile, Sanlam wants to take Santam off the JSE in a multibillion-rand buyout. Plus, OUTsurance insiders are sitting on a stake worth R10.2 billion, Sasol has become one of the developing world’s best-performing stocks, and the rand is gaining ground against the euro.
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South Africans Are Moving Back To Gauteng In Growing Numbers - Episode #230
In Today’s Roundup:South Africans are starting to move back to Gauteng in growing numbers, with cheaper housing helping pull people inland even as the coast remains the bigger overall draw. Meanwhile, one of …
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South Africans are starting to move back to Gauteng in growing numbers, with cheaper housing helping pull people inland even as the coast remains the bigger overall draw. Meanwhile, one of Durban’s oldest factories is now producing 80% of the world’s Vaseline. Plus, using ChatGPT at work could land employers in legal trouble, Durban’s container terminal is battling delays, and some of the JSE’s biggest local shares have had a brutal 3 months.
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South Africa Could Face Its Strongest El Niño In Living Memory - Episode #229
In Today’s Roundup:South Africa could be heading into its strongest El Niño in living memory, but with dams more than 95% full, the bigger risk could be the infrastructure carrying that water to homes and …
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South Africa could be heading into its strongest El Niño in living memory, but with dams more than 95% full, the bigger risk could be the infrastructure carrying that water to homes and businesses. Meanwhile, Shoprite’s clothing chain UNIQ has reached 50 stores as the retailer pushes further beyond groceries. Plus, South Africa’s fibre networks are eyeing more deals, factories are showing signs of life, Absa wants to become a Bitcoin vault for big investors, and Paramount and Warner Bros. are getting a new name.
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South Africa’s Medical Aid Increases Are Getting Hard To Explain - Episode #228
In Today’s Roundup:Medical aid could get a lot more expensive next year, with some of South Africa’s first proposed increases coming in at roughly double what the regulator recommended. Meanwhile, MTN wants to …
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Medical aid could get a lot more expensive next year, with some of South Africa’s first proposed increases coming in at roughly double what the regulator recommended. Meanwhile, MTN wants to spend billions buying the company that owns thousands of the towers it uses. Plus, Woolworths’ new CEO has R51 million riding on its share price, Gautrain is getting more trains, and South Africans are earning more money that somehow buys less.
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