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Raubex Group predicts solid earnings growth amid new contracts including Parliament repair

Raubex Group's share price rose over 8% on the JSE following a positive earnings forecast, with significant new contracts, including a R1. 98 billion project to upgrade the Parliament buildings in Cape Town

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Astral Foods warns interim profits to plunge even lower on R20 million cyber attack

Astral Foods anticipates a significant drop in earnings due to a recent cyber attack and ongoing market challenges.

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Momentum Group leads the pack after all its businesses report strong interim growth

Momentum Group's share price surged over 10% following a remarkable 44% increase in normalised headline earnings to R3. 4 billion for the six months ending December 31, showcasing strong performance across all business units.

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Earnings threshold to expand the pool of 'protected' employees

From April 1, 2025, the earnings threshold in South Africa will rise to R261 748. 45, granting greater labour protections to more employees. This article explores the implications for employers and the protections afforded to those earning below the new threshold

Business Report Opinion
Published

Weaver Fintech drives Homechoice's strong financial performance, with revenue up 21%

Homechoice International has reported a remarkable 21% increase in revenue for the year ending December 31, driven by the success of its subsidiary Weaver Fintech

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Mpact reports lower profit but healthier balance sheet and strong cash flows

Mpact, Southern Africa's largest paper and plastics packaging business, navigates a challenging economic landscape while reporting a decline in profits but strong cash flow and strategic investments for future growth

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Transnet Pipelines strengthens theft response with new tariff adjustments

Transnet Pipelines receives approval for a 7. 83% tariff increase to combat escalating theft and enhance security measures, while facing financial challenges and asset value fluctuations. NERSA's decision enables R7. 84 billion in allowable revenue for 2025/26, supporting critical infrastructure protection.

Business Report
Banele Ginindza|Published

Rainbow Chicken's turnaround strategy starts to yield impressive financial results

Rainbow Chicken's share price surged after reporting a staggering 1,348. 8% increase in headline earnings for the first half of the financial year, driven by operational improvements and robust demand for value-added products.

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Iron ore prices expected to decline amidst supply growth, weak Chinese demand - African Rainbow Minerals

African Rainbow Minerals executives predict a decline in iron ore prices due to supply growth and softening demand from China, while long-term prospects for platinum group metals remain optimistic

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Exxaro Resources reports decline in headline earnings per share amid lower iron ore prices

Exxaro Resources anticipates a significant decline in headline earnings per share due to lower iron ore prices and increased operational costs, as the company faces leadership changes and market challenges.

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Grindrod cuts dividend by 55% due to border disruptions, lower commodity prices

Despite challenges, Grindrod's CEO highlights growth opportunities in logistics infrastructure as the company navigates a tough market

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Curro Holdings faces 6. 9% share price drop amid declining learner numbers

Curro Holdings reports a 6. 9% decline in share price due to a decrease in learner enrolment, despite an increase in dividends and revenue

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Shoprite sales volumes surge 10. 4% as it navigates tough market conditions

While its rivals flounder, shift towards budget offerings and rationalise operations through closure of non-performing stores, Shoprite is growing its footprint. This is helping it trump up the competition, with sales volumes for the first month of the current second half year to June registering a further uptick.

Business Report
Tawanda Karombo|Published

Motus Holdings delivers steady interim results amidst fluctuating market dynamics

otus Holdings demonstrates resilience with a 2% dividend increase and 3% growth in headline earnings, despite challenging market conditions. The automotive giant maintains a 20. 3% market share in South Africa while adapting to shifting consumer preferences towards pre-owned vehicles.

Business Report
Tawanda Karombo|Published

Implats faces production decline as earnings drop by up to 44%

Impala Platinum reports a 4% decrease in 6E production and up to 44% decline in earnings for the December half-year, following labour restructuring and operational challenges. The company faces decisions about its Canadian operations while advancing strategic projects across its portfolio

Business Report
Tawanda Karombo|Published

Harmony Gold poised for strong interim earnings boost amidst soaring gold prices

Harmony Gold anticipates substantial growth in interim earnings up to 42%, driven by higher gold prices and operational excellence, despite rising production costs and increased taxation. The company's strategic investments and disciplined capital allocation have positioned it to capitalize on favourable market conditions.

Business Report
Tawanda Karombo|Published

Banking CEOs Earn Millions While South Africans Get Poorer: A Stark Reality

As South Africans sink deeper into poverty, it is not enough for banking executives to sit comfortably atop their ivory towers. The obscene levels of executive pay amidst widespread poverty and unemployment must be challenged, writes Independent Media Editor-in-Chief Adri Senekal De Wet.

News Opinion
Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

This is how much Kaizer Chiefs will pay new coach Nasreddine Nabi

Nasreddine Nabi is expected to earn more than Mamelodi Sundowns’ Rulani Mokwena as the PSL’s highest paid coach when he finally completes his move to Kaizer Chiefs.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Covid-19 forces SA bank earnings to fall sharply in 2020-PwC

The combined headline earnings of South Africa’s major banks fell by 48. 4 percent to R43. 6bn in the 2020 financial year, says PwC.

Business Report Markets
Edward West|Published