04 May 2021
Volaris gets significant backing to take over Adapt IT
The Canadian software solutions company wants to expand its presence in Africa, where it has limited reach.
04 May 2021
Altron to acquire IT business Lawtrust for R245 million
The acquisition will set Altron up to offer an even more comprehensive tech offering than it currently does.
24 April 2021
Eskom in talks to sell Mpumalanga housing project
The cash-strapped power utility blew R800 million on the project meant for Kusile workers.
23 April 2021
Finbond Group to acquire an initial 17 percent stake in C1 Holdings
The acquisition will significantly improve Finbond’s fintech and data science exposure.
22 April 2021
Imperial to get R1.45 billion from shipping business sale
The sale is in line with its business strategy to focus on local “gateway to Africa” operations.
21 April 2021
Consolidated Wealth acquires 100 percent of JH Allen
The company now manages R3 billion for clients across multiple financial industries.
06 February 2020
CNA has new owners and Edcon is going to retail basics
Here's what to expect from its 167 stores.
05 December 2019
Why Crossfin Technology is betting on mobile money in Africa
The company continues its acquisition trail.
27 November 2019
Omnia's turnaround man Seelan Gobalsamy: 'We are still not distressed sellers'
After Seelan stabilised the company's crippling debt load, he lays out his next turnaround plans.
13 November 2019
Kevin Brady reflects on A2X Markets' two year birthday
The alternative stock exchange celebrates R2 trillion market cap and R2 billion in trades.
07 November 2019
Ford Motors is still committed to South Africa
The automotive giant is still finding 'once in 30 years of investment opportunities.'
01 November 2019
Taste Holdings has given up on Starbucks, the global coffee behemoth.
The waning Starbucks honeymoon period in South Africa leads to the sale of its licence.
14 April 2021
Extensive amendments proposed to merger filing forms
Shawn van der Meulen, Hoosein Mayet and Elisha Bhugwandeen unpack the new rules of the Competition Commission.
30 March 2020
Covid-19: Takeaways for the private equity industry
The Covid-19 pandemic will disrupt work processes in unprecedented ways.
12 March 2020
Culture, mergers and acquisitions
Working with culture is a complex exercise that requires years of skill and experience.
16 January 2020
What investment banking fees in Sub-Saharan Africa indicate about M&A activity
Investment banking fees in Sub-Saharan Africa reached an estimated US$555.6 million during 2019.
09 January 2020
South Africa 2020: challenges and opportunities in the year ahead
Increases in M&A value and volume are predicted only in 2021 and 2022.
12 December 2019
Solving Africa's working capital problem
Africa's continued growth depends on innovations in access to finance.
27 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: Distell, Exxaro, Sappi, MAS Real Estate and more.
20 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: Sasol, Ninety One, Fly Safair, Taste and more.
13 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: PepsiCo, Dimension Data, Tongaat, Tiso Blackstar and more.
06 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: Investec, Altron, SAP, City Lodge and more.
28 February 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: JUMO, Shoprite, Imperial Logistics, Tongaat and more.
21 February 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: African Bank, AngloGold Ashanti, Nampak, Transaction Capital and more.
