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More than a century ago, two titans clashed over a groundbreaking new technology, each claiming that the reckless advancement of the other would put countless lives in danger. In 2026, there’s something about that story that sounds weirdly familiar. Dominique explains how the War of the Currents is an important historical lesson.

STADIO CEO Chris Vorster and CFO Ishak Kula joined me to unpack how the group reached its 56,000-student target. Perhaps more importantly, we discussed how STADIO plans to grow to 80,000 students by 2030 while maintaining academic quality, affordability and attractive returns on capital.

In this episode of The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec, The Finance Ghost sits down with Gelato Mania Financial Director Kosta Kappatos to unpack the journey behind one of South Africa's favourite gelato brands.

It's in your yoghurt, your toothpaste and possibly your next pair of boots. Dominique Olivier explains how seaweed moved from slimy beach nuisance to one of the planet's most valuable - and greenest - economies.

Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies.

Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies.

Weekly summary of all M&A, financial and debt market activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa).

Rather than viewing the transaction as the end of the journey, shareholders saw it as the beginning of a new chapter.