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Mood is buoyant as JSE secures listings
From the boom-and-bust of the Gold Rush to the diversity and dynamism of the post-apartheid economy, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has always occupied a central place in South African corporate life and stood as a crucial bellwether of the countrys economic performance. When the economy
In memory of a great South African business giant Sam Motsuenyane
Dr Motsuenyane passed away on 29 April 2024 at the age of 97, just shy of three years from reaching a century. He was born on a farm in Potchefstroom on 11 February 1927. His father grew maize, beans and sorghum, and reared cattle. After working as a messenger and labourer in the late 1
BHP gives up on Anglo American deal after rejections
Australian mining giant BHP has walked away from its proposed deal with Anglo American, the London and Johannesburg-listed firm with major interests in South Africa, according to a statement from BHP chief executive Mike Henry. BHP will not be making a firm offer for Anglo American," sa