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Eskom lifts energy availability by 5.75 points year-on-year, eases load cuts for 1m+ customers
State power utility Eskom says it sustained a stable electricity supply, improved its energy availability factor by 5.75 percentage points year‑on‑year and removed more than one million customers from load reduction measures in the reported period.
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Digital money, data standards and rail upgrades set to speed up cross‑border payments
Digital money, improved data standards and upgraded payment infrastructure are converging to make global payments faster and richer in information. The shift goes beyond instant settlement and blockchain headlines to broader changes in how transactions are processed and data travels across systems, according to the art
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Report: Mobile money now core financial infrastructure across Africa — what it means for SA
A Forbes Africa article highlighted that mobile money has moved beyond niche convenience to become a core infrastructure across African economies, playing a central role in financial activity and economic growth, according to PayInc and BankservAfrica.
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South African Reserve Bank classifies cash as critical public infrastructure
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has changed its stance on cash, now treating cash as critical public infrastructure to be protected and modernised rather than an obstacle to a digital economy. The shift affects policy and operational approaches to currency provision and access.
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Power output slumps to 2002-era low as inflation quickens: what June’s data signal
Statistics South Africa published 28 releases in June. Electricity generation fell sharply to its lowest non-pandemic level since 2002. Manufacturing and some transport and construction measures declined, while mining, retail, motor trade and tourist accommodation rose. Consumer inflation accelerated to 4.5% in May and
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State-owned PIC discloses 20.098% stake in Aspen Pharmacare, crossing key threshold
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited has been notified that Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited now holds a 20.098% interest in the company’s issued ordinary shares. The company filed the required notice with the Takeover Regulation Panel and confirms the disclosure.
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A.P. Moller Holding moves on Ocean Yield, sharpening consolidation in ship leasing
A.P. Moller Holding announced it will acquire Ocean Yield from KKR. The transaction transfers ownership of the ship-owning and leasing business from the private equity firm KKR to A.P. Moller Holding. No financial terms or completion timeline were provided in the announcement.
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Tencent delays 2026 results amid ongoing review, warns of possible HK trading suspension
The company notified the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of a delay in publishing its 2026 annual results and annual report due to an ongoing review. It said this may lead to a temporary suspension of trading in its securities while the issues are resolved and the information is disclosed.
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HKEX:0005 delays 2026 results and annual report; postpones board meeting and halts trading
The company notified the stock exchange of a delay in publishing its 2026 annual results and a possible delay in sending the 2026 annual report. It also announced postponement of a board meeting previously scheduled to approve results and the suspension of trading in its shares pending publication.
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HSBC trading halted in Hong Kong without explanation, raising questions over next steps
A company notified the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited that trading in its securities has been suspended. No further details were provided in the announcement about the reason, expected duration or next steps. Investors were referred to further announcements from the company and the exchange.
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HSBC halts Hong Kong trading without explanation, timeline unclear
A Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (Hong Kong Exchange) listed company has notified the exchange of a suspension of trading in its securities. The announcement provides no further details on the reason for or expected duration of the suspension.
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HSBC trading halted in Hong Kong with no explanation, stoking index-level uncertainty
The issuer notified the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that trading in its securities has been suspended. No further details or reasons were provided in the announcement. The company did not specify timing for resumption or disclose additional information.
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HSBC delays 2026 results and annual report; board meeting postponed as HK trading is suspended
The company says it cannot publish its 2026 annual results or despatch the 2026 annual report on time due to ongoing enquiries by regulators and advisors. A board meeting to approve results is postponed and trading of the company’s securities on the exchange is suspended pending publication.
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HSBC delays FY2026 results, warns of annual report slippage; trading suspended in Hong Kong
The company notified delays in publishing its annual results and possibly its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2026. It cites unresolved matters requiring more time to finalise the financial statements. Pending resolution, the company’s securities have been suspended from trading. No dates for publication or r
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NAAMSA reports June 2026 new vehicle sales statistics
NAAMSA, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, released its June 2026 new vehicle sales statistics covering domestic sales, exports and model segments. The release provides monthly sales volumes and year-to-date comparisons but contains no forecast or guidance.
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naamsa’s June flash report puts exports and short‑term outlook in sharper focus
naamsa The Automotive Business Council reports June 2026 vehicle sales and production trends for South Africa, covering new vehicle sales, export volumes, production activity and short-term market outlooks. The report summarises industry performance and developments for the month.
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CEE flags enduring hierarchy in South Africa’s labour market by race, gender and disability
The Commission for Employment Equity reports that South Africa’s labour market structure remains hierarchical, with disparities primarily along race, then gender, and then disability. The Department of Employment and Labour provided the commission’s findings, highlighting persistent inequality in representation and opp
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Remgro seals Mediclinic reshuffle: exits Swiss Hirslanden, takes Southern Africa business
Remgro Limited says it implemented a previously announced restructuring with Investment Holding Limited S.à.r.l and Mediclinic parties on 1 July 2026. Remgro sold the Swiss Hirslanden business to IHL and acquired the Southern African MCSA business for adjusted consideration; cash and in specie loan distributions were u
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80,000 jobs shed as formal employment slips to 10.468m in Q1 2026
Statistics South Africa reports total employment in the formal non‑agricultural sector fell by 80 000 (0.8%) quarter‑on‑quarter to 10.468 million in March 2026, with community services and trade hardest hit. Full‑time and part‑time roles both declined; gross earnings fell R43.4 billion quarter‑on‑quarter but rose 5.2%
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Labour Dept moves to cancel Public Servants Association registration after court findings
The Department of Employment and Labour confirms a Government Gazette notice stating its intention to cancel the registration of the Public Servants Association. The move follows findings by the Labour Court; the department says affected parties will be notified and legal processes will continue.
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GCR Ratings issues Africa regional credit update spanning Kenya to West Africa
Global Credit Rating Company (GCR Ratings) published a regional credit update on July 1, 2026, covering developments in Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa and West Africa. The update provides ratings analysis and commentary on sovereign and corporate credit trends across these jurisdictions.
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TFG names Mamongae Mahlare as independent director and reshapes board ahead of retirements
The Foschini Group appointed Mamongae Mahlare as an independent non-executive director effective 1 July 2026. Two long-tenured directors are reclassified from independent non-executive to non-executive due to tenure over 12 years. Directors Ronnie Stein and David Friedland will retire at the annual general meeting on 3
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Air Liquide commits over $170m in US to fuel SK hynix’s AI memory buildout
Air Liquide will invest more than 170 million United States dollars to expand industrial gases and engineering support in the United States to assist South Korean memory maker SK hynix build a global memory ecosystem for artificial intelligence. The investment covers construction and equipment to supply gases, services
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Glencore sets dates for half‑year production report and results, with live webcast
Glencore plc will publish its 2026 Half‑Year Production Report on 29 July 2026 at 07:00 UK time and its 2026 Half‑Year Results on 5 August 2026 at 07:00 UK time. A live audio webcast of the results presentation will start at 08:00 UK on 5 August with slides downloadable from the company website and an on‑demand replay
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Company proposes share subscription, share sales and possible mandatory cash offer; trading to resume
The company and related parties announced a proposed connected transaction including a share subscription under a specific mandate, two share purchase agreements, and a proposed placing under a specific mandate. Alliance Capital Partners Limited may make an unconditional mandatory cash offer for all issued H shares not
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HSBC posts FY2026 results, flags profit, capital strength and dividend decisions
Company released its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2026. The announcement provides consolidated financial outcomes, key performance metrics and notes on business segments, cash flow and balance sheet position for the reporting period.
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Company announces annual results for year ended 31 March 2026
The company released its annual financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026. The announcement outlines reported financial performance, comparisons with the prior year and notes on significant events affecting results. No recommendations or forecasts were provided in the notice.
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Hong Kong listed company announces annual results for year ended 31 March 2026
The company released its audited annual results for the year ended 31 March 2026. The announcement presents financial performance, key metrics, and directors’ comments. No further corporate actions or shareholder decisions were disclosed in the notice.
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GCR Ratings issues credit commentary for South Africa on June 30, 2026
GCR Ratings published a credit commentary dated June 30, 2026, relating to South Africa. The note provides the agency’s assessment and commentary on the country’s credit profile and related risks as of that date.
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Resilient REIT flags sales growth, tight vacancies and new note issues before June 2026 results
Resilient Real Estate Investment Trust provides a pre-close update for the six months to June 2026. It reports retail sales growth in South Africa and Europe, low vacancies, ongoing tenant changes and extensions, increased solar and battery capacity, three note issuances under its debt programme and reaffirms prior gui
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Harmony hits FY26 gold guidance 11 years running, cash engine hums and copper progress flagged
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited reports it expects full-year 2026 gold production of 1.4–1.5 million ounces, meeting guidance for the 11th consecutive year, with underground recovered grades around 5.80 grams per tonne, capital expenditure slightly below plan and all-in sustaining costs within guidance. The CSA cop
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Vodacom seals extra 20% effective stake in Safaricom, deal takes effect 30 June 2026
Vodacom Group Limited announces that all conditions to its acquisition of an effective 20% interest in Safaricom plc have been fulfilled or waived and the transaction is effective from 30 June 2026. Vodafone Kenya Limited acquired 15% from the Government of Kenya via a block trade on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and
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Sibiya flags tougher labour enforcement and deeper dialogue with NUM, eyeing steadier mining relations
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya delivered an address to the National Union of Mineworkers central committee at the Birchwood Hotel, discussing labour issues and government engagement with organised labour. The speech covered policy priorities and ongoing collaboration between the ministry and the u
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2% target anchors Lagarde’s ‘back-to-basics’ playbook as ECB navigates uncertainty
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, outlined a return to core monetary policy principles in light of a highly uncertain economic environment. She emphasised steady and predictable policy actions, vigilance on inflation and financial stability, and the need to adapt to evolving risks without preco
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Absa sees mid-to-high single-digit H1 earnings growth as loan losses ease despite soft interest income
Absa Group expects low to mid-single digit revenue growth and mid- to high-single digit headline earnings growth for the six months to 30 June 2026 versus the prior year. Net interest income growth is modest; non-interest income grows faster. Credit impairments broadly flat with improved credit loss ratio. Group common
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Reinet buys back 399,415 shares on Johannesburg bourse for ZAR185.5m
Reinet Investments S.C.A. repurchased 399,415 ordinary shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange between 22 and 26 June 2026 at an average price of ZAR 464.52 per share (highest ZAR 483.55; lowest ZAR 452.68). Total consideration was about ZAR 185.5 million (approximately €9.9 million) plus transaction costs. These pur
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British American Tobacco announces August 2026 quarterly dividend for South Africa branch
British American Tobacco p.l.c. declared the second quarterly instalment of its interim dividend of 245.04 pence per share: 61.26 pence payable 14 August 2026 to shareholders registered 10 July 2026. South Africa branch rand equivalent is 1,331.05115 South African cents per share; South Africa dividends tax at 20% (266
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HKEX-listed company posts annual results for 12 months to 31 March 2026; figures under scrutiny
The company published its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2026. The announcement presents financial performance, key metrics and commentary from management for the reporting period. No specific figures or forward guidance were included in the excerpt provided.
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Hong Kong halts trading in HSBC shares pending announcement
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited has announced suspension of trading in the securities of an issuer pending release of an announcement. No further details were provided in the notice.
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Eskom’s diesel probe lands: will findings reshape costs, contracts and accountability?
State-owned power utility Eskom has received a report from an independent investigation into its diesel procurement and storage contracts. The utility says it will review the findings, take further action where necessary and refer matters to relevant authorities and internal governance structures for follow-up.
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Coronation Asset Management reports 5.02% stake in MTN Group
Coronation Asset Management (Proprietary) Limited notified MTN Group that, on behalf of its underlying clients, it holds a beneficial interest of 5.02% of MTN Group's issued ordinary share capital. The disclosure was made under the South African Companies Act and Johannesburg Stock Exchange listings requirements; MTN's
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ECB’s Isabel Schnabel warns inflation risks could re‑ignite, complicating rate-cut path
Isabel Schnabel, Executive Board member of the European Central Bank, examines whether inflation has returned, outlining drivers such as energy and food prices, supply constraints and demand dynamics. She discusses implications for monetary policy and the need to assess persistence versus temporary shocks.
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Naspers grows revenue, core earnings and cash – even as operating loss widens
Naspers Limited reported FY26 revenue up to US$10.85 billion and core headline earnings up to US$3.57 billion. Group adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased to US$1.09 billion, while operating loss widened to US$217 million. Free cash flow rose to US$1.49 billion. The company hig
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Quilter buys back shares in London and Johannesburg and plans to cancel them
Quilter plc purchased 5,431,489 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange and 1,350,160 ordinary shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange between 22 and 26 June 2026. The London purchases cost £10,369,532.47 including fees; the Johannesburg purchases cost ZAR 56,040,378.56 (approx. £2,572,950.27). The company inten
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Stats SA’s 20‑year review: Municipal revenue surges to R620bn as spending and debt also swell
Statistics South Africa's Financial census of municipalities shows collective municipal revenue rose to R620 billion in 2025 from R109 billion in 2006, with operational expenditure at R608 billion. Employee-related costs fell to 25.2% of operations in 2025. Central government transfers made up 26.2% of revenue. The deb
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Gauteng set to add about 1.4m people and Western Cape 500k by 2026 as migration concentrates growth
Statistics South Africa reports migration remains a key driver of population change. Gauteng and the Western Cape are the largest recipients of internal and international migrants; Gauteng is estimated to gain about 1.4 million people and the Western Cape about 500,347 between 2021 and 2026. Migration patterns are link
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Eskom says improved generation availability steadies grid as winter demand climbs
State-owned power utility Eskom said it sustained strong system performance as winter demand increased, driven by improved energy availability from generation units. The announcement noted continued operational focus to maintain supply and manage demand through the winter peak period.
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GCR posts South Africa sovereign note; no change to rating or outlook
Global Credit Ratings (GCR) provided commentary on the Republic of South Africa’s sovereign credit rating on June 26, 2026. The note outlines GCR’s view on the country’s fiscal position, economic growth prospects and policy challenges without announcing a rating action.
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