MTN's share price has taken another knock. Advtech and Gold Fields have positive stories to tell, but the same can't be said for Italtile, where the manufacturing business is under immense pressure. Southern Palladium has been granted a mining right.

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

Vukile is doing well everywhere, while property sector peer Stor-Age's strong local performance is being diluted by tough conditions in the UK. It's Chuckles all round for Premier investors thanks to the Millbake numbers. CA Sales is dipping into digital with a new acquisition.

KAP got an unexpected boost from the Middle East conflict. Novus has much work to do. Crookes Brothers, Vunani and YeboYethu gave important earnings updates. Clientèle is a step closer to delisting. Mantengu wants to dispose of Blue Ridge Platinum.

Lewis is one of South Africa's best businesses. Sirius Real Estate is buying another property in Germany. Adcorp and Life Healthcare need to find more growth. Sappi just about needs a miracle. Trematon shows how hard it is to make money from schools.

ADvTECH's education business is doing well. Fairvest, Heriot REIT and Vukile Property Fund demonstrate the strength of our REITs. PSG Financial Services just keeps growing. Oceana is a mixed bag. Hulamin and Thungela are tough stories.

Education sector duo ADvTECH and STADIO are showing excellent growth. FirstRand's improvement in certain metrics is extraordinary. Sanlam's numbers are complex. Impala Platinum can be grateful for PGM prices. Greencoat Renewables is embarking on major share buybacks.

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.