DealMakers
Dominique Olivier
Boring business billions
The world’s richest people aren’t always building apps or chasing disruption. Here are three stories that reveal how unglamorous industries keep minting billionaires. From billboards to pig farming and car mats, there are many ways to make it big.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (AB InBev | Jubilee Metals | HCI | Schroder European Real Estate)
With all the news from the first week of January 2026 included in one Ghost Bites, you'll find deal news at AB InBev, Jubilee Metals and HCI. There's also a valuation update at Schroder European Real Estate.
Satrix
Why ETFs Play a Vital Role in Private Markets
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have emerged as a transformative solution, for public markets and also as a strategic bridge to private market exposure. The border between traditional and alternative asset management is dissolving. Clients are driving the convergence, seeking integrated solutions that blend public and private exposures. Duma Mxenge of Satrix explains.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (AfroCentric | Aspen | Novus – Mustek)
Aspen announced the disposal of Aspen APAC and the market loved it. AfroCentric is disposing of Activo and the market forgot to notice - for now, at least. And for Novus, a purchase of 3,000 shares has turned out to be very expensive in the Mustek deal.
Unlock the Stock
UNLOCK THE STOCK: Southern Sun
In the 65th edition of Unlock the Stock, Southern Sun joined the platform to talk about the recent numbers and the strategic outlook for the business.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Mr Price | NEPI Rockcastle)
Mr Price isn't backing off on the NKD deal, despite the absolute hatred for the transaction from the market. NEPI's pre-close update shows the importance of looking at per-share growth.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Curro | Hulamin | Labat Africa | Sanlam)
The Curro deal gets the green light. Sanlam is doing important deals in India across the various Shriram investments. Labat Africa's numbers look very interesting. Hulamin's full year numbers are likely to be awful.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Anglo American | DRDGOLD | Labat Africa | WeBuyCars)
WeBuyCars is taking a big step with the acquisition of GoBid. DRDGOLD is crystallising renewable energy investments. Labat Africa's earnings have shot up. Anglo American has given a general update on major projects and the progress made in simplifying the group.
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