MoneywebEquites lifts interim distribution as UK exit frees up capital
The logistics property fund’s distribution rose 5.1% to 72.57 cents per share, while its loan-to-value ratio fell to 28.1% following the £200.5m Aviva portfolio sale.
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MoneywebMoneywebSingapore haze spurs air-purifier rush as Indonesia forests burn
Residents are also stocking up on N95 face masks as the city-state chokes in the worst episode of smog in over a decade.
MoneywebSmartphone shipments crash 22% in worst quarter ever, IDC says
Chinese brands like Xiaomi Corp and Oppo took the worst hit among the top names, while Apple and Samsung Electronics fared better due to their larger premium handset portfolios.
MoneywebFamous Brands warns of up to 33% drop in interim earnings
A R40.9m goodwill impairment linked to its Botswana operations weighs on earnings as the group reduces its stake in Retail Group from 51% to 30%.
MoneywebAnthropic results may aid IPO but not AI trade, Analysts say
The results come as global AI stocks struggle with rising bond yields, oil-driven inflation and funding concerns surrounding companies such as CoreWeave.
MoneywebIndia, US very close to landing trade deal, ambassador Gor says
'The big picture, the big framework, the big items are done,' Gor said.
MoneywebPreparing SA’s infrastructure and economy for an ageing population
Barry Kaganson, CEO of Auria Senior Living, points to the worrying projection that ‘about one in six South Africans will be over the age of 60 by 2050’ – many requiring mental, physical and financial assistance.
MoneywebGermany slams US move to bring Russia back to the global stage
'Pretending that Russia is returning as a normal member of the G20 and sitting back at the table — that won’t happen with me or the other Europeans.' Klingbeil said.
MoneywebIron ore trades below $90 a ton for first time since 2024
Futures in Singapore were 0.3% lower at $90.15 as of 11:10 a.m. local time.
MoneywebEskom revamps its strategy as monopoly fades
'We have really abandoned the notion of owning everything or doing everything by ourselves,' Chief Executive Officer Dan Marokane said.
MoneywebCopper falls for third day as strong US inflation spurs selloff
Copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 1.1% to $14 338 a ton by 12:11 p.m. Shanghai time, heading for a third daily decline.
MoneywebOil falls on easing Mideast concerns as IEA flags slowing demand
Brent for December declined 1.8% to $104.15 a barrel at 12:38 p.m. in Singapore.
MoneywebChina stocks: Too cheap to ignore?
A look at China’s stock market struggles as US markets reach new highs, and why South Africa is ill-prepared for its ageing population.
MoneywebWorld’s biggest platinum mine nears decision on underground move
That underground project, known as Sandsloot, has been under evaluation for years but finally appears on the cusp of becoming a reality.
MoneywebApple vs OpenAI: Judge says he will ‘likely’ side with iPhone maker
The companies have been at odds for months, despite a two-year-old partnership that wove ChatGPT into Apple software.
MoneywebAlexforbes data shows 10% of retirees now on track
Alexforbes Members Insights 2026 reveals most people do not save enough of their salary each month for a sustainable retirement
MoneywebClicks tweaks ClubCard offer to counter Dis-Chem rewards threat
The two programmes now look very similar …
Moneyweb‘No one at Sygnia will lose their job to AI’ – Magda Wierzycka
Sygnia CEO's take on why businesses must adapt or risk being left behind in the AI revolution.
MoneywebA tax system in need of an overhaul
High taxes, low growth – SA is nearing the limit.
MoneywebSA’s chrome exports boom while its smelters cling to life
The country has finally offered cheaper electricity to its smelters, but is this enough to win back the business?
MoneywebThe Delaporte, a new chapter in boutique hotel living in Cape Town
A heritage building reimagined, and an ownership model that pairs the experience of a hotel with the opportunity of property investment.
MoneywebFSCA launches fresh investigation into beleaguered bitcoin company ABC
Regulator is looking into trades in April and May, around the time of a 3-for-1 share split.
MoneywebDenel’s R30bn pipeline, ambitious or achieveable?
Independent defence analyst Kobus Marais questions the way that amount has been calculated and says ‘much of it is like a wish list – a hope that if this and this and this realise, then we can have R30bn’.
MoneywebStandard Bank invests in digital platform OPay
The parties plan to explore African distribution channels for selected banking products and services.
MoneywebFood index highlights consumers’ vulnerability to hunger
Dieter von Fintel, associate professor of economics at Stellenbosch University, examines SA’s household food crisis, access to nutritious food and barriers to affordability.
MoneywebLeading through heritage and storytelling
Ronan O’Rahilly, CEO of CVH Spirits, discusses his transition from corporate finance to the spirits industry, the power of collaboration and leading a business across multiple continents.
MoneywebEskom’s tariff increases and grid transfer: Who pays?
Energy expert Tshepo Kgadima discusses Eskom’s 8.83% tariff increase, municipal debt and declining electricity demand following the utility’s appearance before parliament.
MoneywebiOCO’s turnaround gathers pace through acquisitions
Rhys Summerton, CEO of iOCO, discusses a major acquisition to strengthen its balance sheet and the benefits of its R480m cost-saving programme as part of its turnaround strategy.
MoneywebCPI: A tale of two economic giants
David Shapiro of Otto1890 unpacks the latest CPI figures from China and the US, interest rate outlooks, mixed global market performance, contrasting bank and AI earnings, and stubbornly high oil prices. Despite geopolitical tensions, he explains why he remains optimistic about markets ending the…
MoneywebEskom tariffs in parliament, iOCO results, and Denel’s R30bn pipeline
Market movements with Otto1890, iOCO’s acquisition-led growth, Denel’s R30bn pipeline, Eskom in parliament, Stellenbosch University on food security, and CVH Spirits’ Ronan O’Rahilly in the Executive Lounge.