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Anglo appoints Gomwe to exececutive committee

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Resources giant Anglo American says it has appointed Godrey Gomwe to the group's executive committee with immediate effect.

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KWV pours generous dividend

Sep 08 2010 10:43

Liquor group KWV Holdings has rewarded its shareholders with a generous annual dividend.

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Surge in Richemont sales

Sep 08 2010 08:34

Luxuy goods goup Richemont has enjoyed double-digit sales growth in the first five months of the financial year and expects "significantly" higher interim earnings.

Companies

Aveng earnings slip

Sep 08 2010 08:23

Builder Aveng posts a lower full-year profit, hit by tough trading conditions, but says it aims to buy back up to R1bn of its own shares.

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Big deals cheer investment bankers

Sep 08 2010 07:30

Large securitisation deals have confirmed that SA credit markets are recovering and signalled a return of confidence in the embattled Absa Capital.

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Steinhoff to grow European footprint

Sep 07 2010 18:33

Industrial conglomerate Steinhoff International Holdings plans to up its investments in Europe, as the region is the fastest growing among its operating areas.

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Telkom, MTN in interconnect dispute

Sep 07 2010 17:42

Telecommunications groups Telkom and MTN are set to appear before industry regulator Icasa to settle a dispute over interconnection rates.

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More insider trading cases looked into

Sep 07 2010 17:32

The Financial Services Board is currently investigating 11 cases of possible insider trading on the JSE, it has been revealed.

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Eskom turns to state to fund shortfall

Sep 07 2010 17:19

Eskom expects further government guarantees to bridge its financial gap of R190bn over seven years, it has told parliament.

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O-line Holdings sees earnings per share lower

Sep 07 2010 15:09

O-line Holdings says it expects lower headline earnings and earnings per share for the year ended June 30 than previously.

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Eskom can't cope with interest bill

Sep 07 2010 15:00

Power utility Eskom is unable to foot the interest bill of the money it has borrowed, parliament hears.

Economy

Afgri implements empowerment structure

Sep 07 2010 13:29

Agricultural services group Afgri says it has implemented the Izitsalo Employeee Investments acquisition following its revised empowerment structure.

Companies

Ruashi delivers for Metorex

Sep 07 2010 12:25

Metorex has finally turned the corner following operating successes at its Ruashi copper/cobalt plant in the DRC and is now set up for sustainable growth.

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