Bulls, Bags, and Beijing: South Africa’s Markets Turn Stylish

Bulls, Bags, and Beijing: South Africa’s Markets Turn Stylish South Africa’s markets have been on the runway over the past two days — from mining drama to luxury fever, with Chinese retail giants sashaying into the spotlight  The rand showed its resilience, Sibanye-Stillwater closed a bruising court battle on a high note, and Chinese retail […]

JSE Climbs on Resource Gains as Markets Slip as PIC Probe Deepens, Chery Surges in Sales, and Maroela Media Enters Fibre Market 

JSE Climbs on Resource Gains as Markets Slip as PIC Probe Deepens, Chery Surges in Sales, and Maroela Media Enters Fibre Market South Africa wrapped up the week with a mix of tension and optimism on Friday. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) ended in the red, the Hawks confirmed fresh investigations into alleged corruption at […]

JSE Climbs on Resource Gains as Policy and Business Concerns Dominate Headlines 

JSE Climbs on Resource Gains as Policy and Business Concerns Dominate Headlines The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) rose on Thursday, led by resource stocks and firmer commodity prices, with the All Share Index up 1.20% to 110,101 points. Gold and platinum miners drove gains, while financials and industrials also contributed. The rand held steady against […]

JSE Lifts as Vodacom Settlement, Youth Fund, and Market Gains Spur Optimism 

JSE Lifts as Vodacom Settlement, Youth Fund, and Market Gains Spur Optimism The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) ended higher on Wednesday, closing a day packed with major corporate and economic developments. Investors welcomed Vodacom’s long-awaited settlement with “Please Call Me” inventor Kenneth Makate, as well as the National Youth Development Agency’s (NYDA) announcement of a […]

South African Markets Sway as JSE Slides, Pepkor Expands, and Port Shepstone Set for a R4 Billion Boost

South African Markets Sway as JSE Slides, Pepkor Expands, and Port Shepstone Set for a R4 Billion Boost South Africa’s financial and business landscape saw a mix of movement on Tuesday. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) ended sharply lower, led by declines in resource stocks, while several key corporate and infrastructure developments unfolded across the […]

Racing from the Stable to the Stock Market 

Racing from the Stable to the Stock Market When Henry and Patricia Devine bought a colt named Jet Master for just R15 000 in 1995, few could have imagined that the bewildered horse standing quietly at the back of a Pietermaritzburg auction would one day become one of South Africa’s most successful racehorses — and […]

JSE Ends Week Lower as Investors Eye Profit-Taking and Global Inflation Trends 

JSE Ends Week Lower as Investors Eye Profit-Taking and Global Inflation Trends The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) slipped on Friday, closing the week slightly weaker as investors paused to consolidate gains after a strong October run. The All Share Index (ALSI) dipped 0.39% to 109,244 points, dragged lower by industrial and financial counters. Resource stocks, […]

Markets Weaken as Financials Slip, While China and Retail Drive Broader Economic Headlines 

Markets Weaken as Financials Slip, While China and Retail Drive Broader Economic Headlines South Africa’s markets ended yesterday on a slightly weaker note as the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) retreated, pulled lower by financial and retail stocks. At the same time, positive developments in the automotive and banking sectors, and renewed corporate ambition from Pick […]

Resource Rally Lifts JSE as Innovation and Infrastructure Drive Economic Optimism

Resource Rally Lifts JSE as Innovation and Infrastructure Drive Economic Optimism South Africa’s markets ended Wednesday on a positive note as the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) closed higher, driven by a strong rally in resource and mining shares. Investors found renewed confidence in firm commodity prices, stable global demand, and a resilient rand — signs […]

Market Rebound, Mining Shake-Ups, and Education Reform Dominate South African Headlines

Market Rebound, Mining Shake-Ups, and Education Reform Dominate South African Headlines South Africa’s financial landscape is in flux, with the JSE recovering, mining sectors undergoing major shifts, and private institutions now eligible for university status. Highlights include renewed bids for De Beers, the restart of Steenkampskraal, a rare-earth mine, and government approval for private universities […]