SA Auto Week: Import subsidies out, localisation in
The next phase must be about implementation, strengthening local suppliers, attracting investment and preparing for new technologies, says automotive industry specialist Edward Makwana.
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The next phase must be about implementation, strengthening local suppliers, attracting investment and preparing for new technologies, says automotive industry specialist Edward Makwana.
Patrick Bond, distinguished professor of sociology at the University of Johannesburg, discusses Christine Lagarde as a potential WEF chair, the institution’s future and the global economic outlook beyond November.
Lebo Buthelezi, vice-president of energy and strategy enablement at Standard Bank, reflects on key themes from Africa Energy Week and efforts to strengthen Africa’s energy security.
Rodney Maduwa, founder of Maduwa Paint World, shares his passion for paint, his community-focused approach and plans to expand into raw materials manufacturing.
A look at market movements with Sanlam Private Wealth, PSG’s asset growth, SA Auto Week outcomes, uncertainty over WEF leadership, SA’s energy resilience and the success story of Maduwa Paint World in our SMME segment.
Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth discusses gains on the JSE, losses in Asian markets amid AI spending concerns, and a recovery in commodities. He unpacks the impact of inflation, interest rates and oil prices on global markets, while sharing his outlook for a potential Christmas rally amid…
Weaker equity markets in 2026 contributed to a 74% decline in performance fees.
‘Most of these guys are running at a loss, especially when it's a 70 cents reduction, which is a 10% reduction that you just can't afford anymore,’ says Samilco CEO André van Heerden.
Dairy farmers squeezed as milk prices fall and costs soar. The R2bn plan to tackle child stunting. And Africa’s energy wake-up call – cutting dependence in a world of oil shocks.
The PwC remuneration report finds CEO and CFO short-term incentives rose by 42% and 39%, respectively, while long-term incentive outcomes increased by 67% and 54%.
Carl Neethling – uitvoerende hoof, Ascendis Health & ACN Capital
Carel de Jager – uitvoerende hoof van Sixpence
Ulrik Bengtsson – uitvoerende hoof, Sun International
Dr Stavros Nicolaou – voorsitter, Pharmisa
Dr Steve Minnar – Abax Investments
The owner of Cartier and the US jewellery retailer are weighing minority stakes in the consortium seeking to buy De Beers from Anglo American.
Ryk van Niekerk – Moneyweb.
The global chip making linchpin is projecting sales of as much as $54.3bn in the December quarter, handily beating analysts’ expectations.
The government extended the curfew for two nights after protests over water shortages and living costs escalated following a police shooting.
The electoral commission says 66% of ballot papers have already been printed, with a reprint potentially adding costs and pressure ahead of the 4 November vote.
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.
Residents are also stocking up on N95 face masks as the city-state chokes in the worst episode of smog in over a decade.
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.
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%.
The results come as global AI stocks struggle with rising bond yields, oil-driven inflation and funding concerns surrounding companies such as CoreWeave.
'The big picture, the big framework, the big items are done,' Gor said.
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.
'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.
Futures in Singapore were 0.3% lower at $90.15 as of 11:10 a.m. local time.
'We have really abandoned the notion of owning everything or doing everything by ourselves,' Chief Executive Officer Dan Marokane said.