Stephen Saad: The sportsman who built Africa’s largest pharmaceutical empire
In his youth, Stephen Saad envisioned himself either as a professional sportsman or a game ranger, never imagining that...
Southern Africa
Why South African engineering firm Aveng is splitting into two companies
Multinational JSE-listed, engineering-led contractor Aveng has announced plans to divide its operations into two separate entities: McConnell Dowell and...
Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South African airline Airlink
Qatar’s flag carrier, Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in South African regional airline Airlink in a bid...
SA’s Technical Systems wins 7-year copyright infringement case against ex-employee
After a protracted seven-year legal battle, South Africa’s Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of Technical Systems,...
South African Constantia Insurance survives liquidation
Investment holding company Conduit Capital has successfully fended off a liquidation bid concerning its troubled subsidiary, Constantia Insurance. The...
South African packaging giant Mpact sells Versapak Division to Greenpath Recycling
Southern Africa’s largest paper and plastics packaging business and recycler Mpact has announced the sale of its Versapak division...
Patrice Motsepe’s ARM to acquire full ownership of Nkomati Mine from Russian mining giant
South Africa’s mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), led by Africa’s first Black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, is set to...
South Africa’s Nedbank faces $152m lawsuit over decade-old transactions
South African financial services group Nedbank has found itself embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle after the Special Investigating...
Adrian Gore: The fitness enthusiast who revolutionized health insurance
Adrian Gore was always passionate about being healthy and fit. While he was not initially keen on turning that...
Bell Equipment to exit the JSE by selling all its issued shares to IA Bell & Company.
Investment holding company IA Bell and Company (IAB) has announced its intention to acquire all issued shares in heavy...