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The deals, results, leadership and strategy of the companies shaping South Africa.

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Companies Big story 2 min read

Takealot turns a profit for the first time in its history

29 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 1 min read

African Bank walks away from its R5.7bn Eskom home-loan bet

29 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

South Africa refines its first high-purity rare earths in mining breakthrough

25 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies 1 min read

New Woolworths boss orders an 'organisational reset'

24 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

FirstRand to take R18bn UK hit as it plots its exit from Britain

24 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

Standard Bank holds its nerve as Middle East jitters dent client confidence

23 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies 1 min read

Discovery bets its future on becoming a 'super bank'

22 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

South Africa's banks turn their firepower on the mid-market

22 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

ExxonMobil bets on Richards Bay in South Africa's first LNG import deal

22 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

Mr Price seals R9.6bn European gamble with NKD takeover

22 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

Tongaat Hulett dodges liquidation as IDC and Vision strike rescue deal

22 Jun 2026 Companies

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Companies Big story 2 min read

Premier's bread-and-butter bet pays off as full-year earnings rise

17 Jun 2026 Companies