Wednesday, May 21, 2025

CA&S: a business on track

CA&S Group has reported a strong set of annual results for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, demonstrating the strength of its diversified business model and its continued push into high-growth markets.

Ghost Stories #57: VAT strategies, bracket creep and what it means for South Africans

With the dust having settled on the Budget Speech and the proposals that parliament will need to vote on, Tertius Troost of Forvis Mazars in South Africa joined me to reflect on the key drivers behind the headlines - including the real questions, like whether VAT is anti-poor and how bracket creep really impacts us.

UNLOCK THE STOCK: Homechoice International

In the 49th edition of Unlock the Stock, Homechoice International joined the platform for the first time to talk about the recent performance and strategic focus areas for the group. The Finance Ghost co-hosted this event with Mark Tobin of Coffee Microcaps and the team from Keyter Rech Investor Solutions.

PODCAST: Global economy: Recession or recovery?

Recession risks, inflation pressures, and trade tensions - how is the global economy shaping up in 2025? Investec’s Chief Economists, Phil Shaw (UK) and Annabel Bishop (SA), take stock of the latest trends in No Ordinary Wednesday. From global growth forecasts to the economic outlook for Europe and South Africa, they break down what lies ahead.

PODCAST: Is China Trump-proof?

Tariffs may have a diminished impact on China, as the country has strategically restructured its supply chains to lessen its reliance on the US. This is according to Campbell Parry, global resources analyst at Investec Wealth and Investment International, on the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday.

Nedbank: Improved financial performance and progress towards ROE targets

Despite a challenging operating environment in 2024, Nedbank grew headline earnings by 8% and saw return on equity strengthen to 15.8%.

RCL Foods delivers a pleasing half-year performance

RCL Foods maintained market share across the portfolio, grew HEPS from total operations by 35.4% and declared an interim dividend of 20 cents per share.

Barloworld: standby offer triggered following scheme of arrangement vote

As a result of the resolutions not being passed by the requisite majority of Barloworld Ordinary shareholders present and entitled to vote, the Standby Offer has been triggered. This Barloworld statement sets out the details of the offer, the way forward and a response by the board to governance concerns in the market.
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