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Eskom board faces massive clean-up job

Article Thulebona Mhlanga - 30 Jan 2018

Although auditors have cautioned the new board on its financial health, the newly appointed board is positive that it can turn things around

Richemont earnings growth ebbs on Chinese market slowdown

Article Staff Reporter - 15 May 2014

Richemont's full year earnings have slowed in comparison with the last three years, as the Chinese government cracked down on spending by officials.

Shoprite looks for growth outside SA amid sluggish first-half profit

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Feb 2014

Shoprite says it does not expect any improvement on its first-half profit increased by 7.4%.

Nedbank profit beats expectations

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Feb 2014

Nedbank Group reported a full-year profit that was higher than expected as revenue increased and bad debt growth slowed down.

Barclays South Africa profit climbs 20% as credit impairments drop

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Feb 2014

The bank's net income has risen to R12-billion from R10-billion last year.

Barclays Bank of Kenya full-year profit declines on bad loans

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2014

In its full-year results, the Bank of Kenya said profit had declined by 13% on bad debt.

Sasol set to post strong earnings growth for 2014

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Nov 2013

Higher oil and chemical prices, favourable currency swings and the weaker rand will increase earnings, says Sasol.

Insurance group MMI profit increases 12% on policy sales

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Sep 2013

MMI Holdings, South Africa’s third-largest insurer, said fiscal full-year profit climbed 12% after selling more policies and integrating units.

Sasol’s full-year earnings increase by 25%

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Sep 2013

Sasol, the world’s biggest coal-to-gasoline producer, says full-year profit climbed 25% after production at its synfuels division increased.

Sanlam sees profits rise on emerging market expansion

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Sep 2013

Sanlam, the largest South Africa-based insurer, said first-half profit rose 36% after expanding in emerging markets and developing new products.

MTN sees 22% profit jump

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Aug 2013

MTN Group, Africa’s largest wireless operator, said first-half profit rose 22%, exceeding estimates, after subscriber numbers increased.

Attention: SABC deficit disorder

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Mar 2009

SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago denied a R700-millon figure but said: "We are not prepared to engage further on this matter."

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