MTN Group has settled US$300-million (R5.2-billion) in Eurobonds that were due in 2024 early, helping deleverage its balance sheet. The early repayment brings MTN’s dollar-denominated debt down to 35% of total …
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Johannesburg Stock Exchange Clearinghouse becomes independent
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE’s) clearinghouse, JSE Clear, has been granted a licence approved by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), in agreement with the Prudential Authority (PA) and the …
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China lifts 5-month-long ban on wool imports from South Africa
China has lifted its 5-month-long ban on wool products importation from South Africa. The ban, which began in April, was occasioned by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in three …
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BMW previews all-new i7 in South Africa
BMW South Africa previewed its latest luxury class vehicles, including the all-new electric i7 xDrive60, on Wednesday, 31 August 2022. While the i7 xDrive60 boasts impressive performance stats for a …
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New rules for .ZA domain in SA could damage the brand in favour of competitors like .COM
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (Ispa) has warned that proposed new domain regulations could severely damage the .ZA brand. The .ZA Domain Name Authority (Zadna) has suggested …
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South African court stops energy giant Shell from seismic survey along wild coast
A South African court has delivered a judgement putting an end to the use of seismic waves by energy giant Shell to explore for oil and gas off the Wild …
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Barclays exits Africa after selling off stake in Absa Bank
Barclays, a British multinational universal bank has sold its entire remaining 7.4% holding in South African lender Absa, completing its exit from the continent after more than 90 years. Barclays announced …
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Amazon opens new office in Johannesburg to support South Africa’s growing cloud market
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened a new office in Johannesburg, to support growing demand for AWS technology in the country. “The new office will support South Africa’s burgeoning cloud …
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Cashbuild exits Zambian market over tough trading condition
Cashbuild, the largest retailer of building materials and associated products operating in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi, and Zambia is closing its two underperforming stores in Zambia, over …
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Pepkor CEO steps down, Pieter Erasmus named successor
Pepkor Holdings Ltd, a South African retailer announced Monday that Chief Executive Leon Lourens will resign from the board on Sept. 30 as he intends to retire by March 31, …