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Public Investment Corporation

PIC can’t say no to Lonmin
Article
/ 12 May 2017

PIC can’t say no to Lonmin

For all the talk of the state owning the mines, it might just be saddled with one, and an unwelcome one at that

By Lynley Donnelly
Banks ‘can resist’ market shock
Article
/ 5 May 2017

Banks ‘can resist’ market shock

Reserve Bank says PIC’s exposure to local banks not considered to
be a high risk

By Lynley Donnelly
Finance minister debacle cost PIC more than R99bn
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Finance minister debacle cost PIC more than R99bn

The corporation’s head says Zuma was ‘dead wrong’ when he described reaction to Nhlanhla Nene’s firing as ‘exaggerated’.

By Staff Reporter
‘No ANC meddling’ in PIC
Article
/ 28 April 2016

‘No ANC meddling’ in PIC

Public Investment Corporation head Daniel Matjila has denied that the ANC is trying to get the PIC to sell its Vodacom shares to a BEE consortium.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Romeo Kumalo chases PIC stake in Vodacom
Article
/ 21 April 2016

Romeo Kumalo chases PIC stake in Vodacom

A BEE consortium in which Kumalo has emerged as a key player is said to be eyeing the Public Investment Corporation’s prized Vodacom stake.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
PPC and investors find common ground on board appointments
Article
/ 3 December 2014

PPC and investors find common ground on board appointments

The cement giant will allow investors to nominate directors to its board – and in doing so, has averted a showdown.

By Chris Spillane
African Bank receives offer for suspended preference shares
Article
/ 27 November 2014

African Bank receives offer for suspended preference shares

The holders of preference shares are at risk of losing their capital – but now there is an offer to acquire all of them.

By Staff Reporter
The PIC favours platinum shares over gold
Article
/ 1 September 2014

The PIC favours platinum shares over gold

Despite tough times of late for South Africa’s platinum sector the Public Investment Corporation is betting on the precious metals’ comeback.

By Franz Wild
Surve handed the reins at Independent
Article
/ 29 August 2014

Surve handed the reins at Independent

Though the Public Investment Corporation has a massive stake in the struggling Independent, it has all but handed control to Iqbal Survé.

By Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
PIC defends its R3bn Camac investment
Article
/ 12 June 2014

PIC defends its R3bn Camac investment

Public Investment Corporation decisions have put the spotlight on the company’s governance framework and the role of its board.

By Lynley Donnelly
Hedge fund shorts African Bank shares
Article
/ 29 May 2014

Hedge fund shorts African Bank shares

A major hedge fund is shorting shares in the unsecured lender in expectation of further declines.

By Jaco Visser
PIC wants local ownership to boost economy
Article
/ 7 April 2014

PIC wants local ownership to boost economy

The Public Investment Corporation, South Africa’s biggest stock investor, says local ownership is key for growing the economy and empowering people.

By Franz Wild
PIC demands Ecobank chief resign
Article
/ 3 March 2014

PIC demands Ecobank chief resign

The Public Investment Corporation has asked Ecobank’s chief executive, Thierry Tanoh, to resign immediately over concerns he has abused his position.

By Staff Reporter
Camac’s US slump drags PIC down
Article
/ 27 February 2014

Camac’s US slump drags PIC down

Poor performance in New York calls the PIC’s valuation of the firm into question

By James Wood 1 and Stefaans Brummer
PIC says investment in oil explorer already paying off
Article
/ 24 February 2014

PIC says investment in oil explorer already paying off

South Africa’s biggest fund manager is "in the money already" when it comes to returns on its multibillion-rand investment in Camac Energy.

By Andre Janse Van Vuuren and Franz Wild
PIC soars, despite its doubtful deals
Article
/ 21 February 2014

PIC soars, despite its doubtful deals

Investments on behalf of SA’s public servants consistently perform better than the JSE.

By Staff Reporter
PIC throws billions at Zuma crony
Article
/ 13 February 2014

PIC throws billions at Zuma crony

Pensioners’ savings are being put into a high-risk deal involving a controversial oilman accused of doing South Africa down.

By James Wood 1 and Stefaans Brummer
Editorial: PIC’s first duty is to the public
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Editorial: PIC’s first duty is to the public

Investments and bail-outs by the increasingly activist Public Investment Corporation are incongruous with its role as protector of retirement funds.

By Editorial
CFR: Opposition to Adcock offer is to deter foreign buyers
Article
/ 17 December 2013

CFR: Opposition to Adcock offer is to deter foreign buyers

The drawn-out battle for Adcock now sees CFR’s offer for Adcock now facing resistance from the PIC, which says the offer is not up to scratch.

By Chris Spillane
Nedbank plan to take 20% Ecobank stake to cost over $500m
Article
/ 20 November 2013

Nedbank plan to take 20% Ecobank stake to cost over $500m

Nedbank plans to buy a fifth of Ecobank Transnational, which has extensive presence in Africa, for more than $500-million.

By Staff Reporter
Mining bosses’ pay increases irk fund managers
Article
/ 30 October 2013

Mining bosses’ pay increases irk fund managers

Asset managers have advised mining companies to reign in the colossal salaries being awarded to chief executives.

By Staff Reporter
Sekunjalo turns down Gupta bid for Independent
Article
/ 3 September 2013

Sekunjalo turns down Gupta bid for Independent

Sekunjalo has rebuffed an approach by the Gupta family to take a stake in Independent News & Media group, says chairperson Iqbal Survé.

By Franz Wild
PIC sees more Dangote deals with $7-billion to spend
Article
/ 12 June 2013

PIC sees more Dangote deals with $7-billion to spend

Africa’s largest asset manager may invest in more companies linked to the continent’s richest man, as it seeks to tap into growing industries.

By Staff Reporter
African Bank rated best buy by analysts
Article
/ 6 June 2013

African Bank rated best buy by analysts

South Africa’s biggest unsecured lender is rated highly despite increasing bad debt

By Staff Reporter
Investment body won’t say no to nukes
Article
/ 16 November 2012

Investment body won’t say no to nukes

The Public Investment Corporation would consider investing in the proposed nuclear build programme, if a sound business case was presented.

By Lynley Donnelly
The R1-trillion renaissance man
Article
/ 2 December 2011

The R1-trillion renaissance man

With R1-trillion under management, Public Investment Corporation (PIC) CE Elias Masilela is arguably the most powerful man in the savings industry.

By Sharda Naidoo
Political clout might put Telkom right
Article
/ 21 October 2011

Political clout might put Telkom right

I never thought I would say this but perhaps it’s time to bring General Siphiwe Nyanda back into the communications fold, says <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.

By Lloyd Gedye
Cement fracas puts public money at risk
Article
/ 16 September 2011

Cement fracas puts public money at risk

South African cement giant Afrisam is at the centre of a war between local and international investors.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 6 April 2011

State pension fund questions Freeworld board

South Africa’s state pension fund Public Investment Corporation has expressed its concern about Freeworld Coatings’ handling of the takeover offer.

By Staff Reporter
Molefe appointed new Transnet CEO
Article
/ 16 February 2011

Molefe appointed new Transnet CEO

Former Public Investment Corporation CEO Brian Molefe will take over as Transnet’s new boss.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

Shareholders force Arcelor rethink

ArcelorMittal says its R9-million BEE deal with Imperial Crown Traiding could be revisited.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 20 November 2008

Just can’t get enough

Government clings to JSE investments and places its role of policy director in question.

By Lloyd Gedye
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