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Banks, world markets enliven JSE

The JSE had been lifted into the black by noon on Monday as firmer world markets and advances in the bank sector helped enliven the bourse after its soft opening. By noon, the…

M&G says Sexwale deal not on the table

Mail & Guardian publisher Trevor Ncube has scotched rumours that Tokyo Sexwale’s Mvelaphanda Group is planning to buy a 30% stake in the newspaper. Ncube said that the company…

Mbeki: Govt not behind Johncom bid

President Thabo Mbeki has denied that the government is behind the Koni Media Holdings’ bid to buy media giant Johncom. He described as ”irrational” the media storm around the…

Union concerned about retirement insurance

The retirement insurance industry needs to undergo a fundamental change, the National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union said on Friday. ”In the recent past there have…

Opposition slams Johncom takeover bid

The takeover bid of media company Johncom by Koni Media Holdings — belonging in part to President Thabo Mbeki’s political adviser Titus Mofolo — was met with strong opposition by…

JSE stays lower on world markets

The JSE remained weak at midday on Monday, in line with overseas markets as the troubled US subprime housing market continues to unsettle investors worldwide. At noon, the JSE’s…

Company denies govt involvement in Johncom bid

Koni Media Holdings on Sunday denied government involvement in its bid to take over media and entertainment company Johncom. ”Koni Media strongly denies any involvement of the…

Mbeki’s men bid R7-billion to buy Johncom

President Thabo Mbeki’s political adviser and a government official are among a group who want to take over Johnnic Communications (Johncom). Koni Media Holdings, a company…