Philippa Larkin

Business Reporter Editor

Boxer eyes expansion with 60 new stores and R1. 2 billion investment

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Boxer Retail Limited unveils ambitious plans for the 2026 financial year, aiming to open 60 new stores and invest R1. 2 billion in capital expenditure. As South ...

Trellidor sells Taylor Blinds and NMC for R90 million

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Trellidor, a leader in physical security barriers, confirms the sale of Taylor Blinds and NMC to Sole Ceramics for R90 million, aiming to refocus on its core business ...

Impala Platinum and Impala Bafokeng Resources to consolidate operations

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Impala Platinum Limited and Impala Bafokeng Resources are set to consolidate their operations in response to low platinum group metal pricing, aiming to enhance ...

Investec Sets Course for Next Growth Phase, says CEO Fani Titi

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Discover how Investec is poised for sustainable expansion under CEO Fani Titi's leadership, as the company reveals its strategic priorities and impressive performance ...

Homeowners rise: Class action against SA banks echoes Erin Brockovich’s fight for justice

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More than 100,000 former homeowners in South Africa are uniting against the country's largest banks in a landmark R60 billion class-action lawsuit, challenging the ...

Mr Price celebrates 40 years of growth, with ambitious plans for the future

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Mark Blair, CEO of Mr Price, reflects on 40 years of growth, revealing the retailer's impressive achievements and ambitious plans for the future, despite facing ...

Transnet approaches market for new liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Ngqura

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Transnet National Ports Authority has launched a Request for Proposals for a new liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Ngqura, marking a significant step in its Reinvent ...

South Africa's Biovac, India's Biological E ink vaccine tech transfer deal to boost Africa supply

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Biovac, a South African biopharmaceutical company, partners with India's Biological E to manufacture a pneumonia vaccine, aiming to significantly enhance vaccine ...

Take-home pay slides for the third month as job opportunities and earnings outlook remain grim

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The latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index reveals a worrying trend: South African take-home pay has declined for the third consecutive month, raising concerns ...

JUWI and JA Solar sign 420 000-panel deal for Glencore and Sasol/Air Liquide solar projects

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JUWI Renewable Energies partners with JA Solar to deliver 420 000 solar panels for groundbreaking projects, set to enhance South Africa's renewable energy landscape ...

TymeBank slams ID verification fee hike as Cosatu praises reform

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ymeBank has condemned the Home Affairs Department's staggering 6,500% increase in fees for real-time identity verification, arguing it jeopardises financial inclusion ...

Transforming energy: Absa CIB's R1. 6 billion boost for South Africa's wind farm

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Discover how Absa CIB's R1. 6 billion financing is set to transform South Africa's renewable energy landscape with the FE Overberg Wind Project, the largest privately ...

JSE Top 40 companies lag in gender pay gap disclosures

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Only 13 of the JSE Top 40 companies disclose measurable gender pay gap data, revealing a troubling lack of transparency in South Africa's corporate sector.

PHP ups bid for Assura to £1. 79bn in recommended takeover deal

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In a bold move that could transform the UK healthcare landscape, PHP has raised its offer for Assura to £1. 79 billion, securing board backing and setting the stage ...

Famous Brand shows financial resilience despite tough year marked by deteriorating infrastructure

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Famous Brands defies economic odds with resilient financial performance amid infrastructure challenges

Vunani reports R3. 1 million loss in challenging economic climate

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Vunani, the independent black-owned diversified financial services group, reports a loss of R3. 1 million for the year ending February 28, 2025, a stark contrast ...

UIF tightens oversight after fraud attempts delay employability stipends

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Payments to participants in South Africa's Labour Activation Programme are delayed due to fraud attempts, prompting the UIF to enhance oversight and protect public ...

Kumba Iron Ore CFO Bothwell Mazarura to step down

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Kumba Iron Ore announces a significant leadership transition as CFO Bothwell Mazarura steps down after nearly eight years, paving the way for Xolani Mbambo to take ...

National Financial Ombud recovers R328 million for disgruntled financial consumers

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Discover how the National Financial Ombud Scheme has successfully recovered R328. 5 million for consumers in just one year, providing vital support against financial ...

Land Bank launches Wine and Spirits Fund to boost transformation in industry

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The Land Bank has unveiled a transformative Wine and Spirits Fund aimed at empowering Black-owned businesses in South Africa's wine sector, backed by the European ...

Standard Bank sees resilient 5-month earnings, keeps 2025 guidance despite macro volatility

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Discover how Standard Bank's earnings surged 10% in a turbulent economic landscape, and what this means for its future guidance in 2025.

Cosatu hails PIC’s R3 trillion milestone as it urges vigilance against corruption

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Trade union Cosatu has applauded the Public Investment Corporation for surpassing R3 trillion in assets under management, a historic milestone that raises questions ...

Libstar's shares surge as it flags higher revenue

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Libstar Holdings has reported a notable 10. 1% revenue increase in the 21-week period to May 30, 2025, leading to an 8. 12% rise in share price on the JSE. Despite ...

Brait plans exit from New Look amid UK fashion struggles

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Brait is actively seeking to divest its stake in New Look as the struggling UK fashion retailer weighs heavily on its portfolio, signalling a significant strategic ...

Construction industry sees green shoots of growth off a low base - BER's Lemboe

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Craig Lemboe from the Bureau for Economic Research reveals that South Africa's construction sector is beginning to recover from stagnation, despite ongoing challenges. ...