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FlySafair says the fact that national carrier SAA is no longer subsidised by the government bodes well for competition in the industry. (Gallo Images/Jacques Stander)
BRITISH AIRWAYS

FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition

The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014

  • Anathi Madubela
4 min read
Africa’s largest mobile operator by subscription, MTN, has called off its talks with Telkom about a proposed takeover.
BROADBAND

MTN’s focus on fibre might be the only way for it to regain market share

MTN SA has made two new executive appointments, in its technology and fibre divisions, as part of its efforts for it to grow its fibre business

  • Anathi Madubela
4 min read
Pick n Pay shares rallied the most since 2008 with its interim results announcement on Tuesday. (David Harrison, M&G)
INTERIM FINANCIAL RESULTS

Pick n Pay shares gain most since 2008 as first-half profit rises

Markets have responded positively to Pick n Pay’s announcement that it has reduced costs and slowed down market share decline.

  • Franz Wild
2 min read