Alphamin continues to ride the tin wave. Brait, while promising a value unlock, is executing a rights offer to put more money into Virgin Active. Tharisa's production metrics and projects are on track.

Purple's Telescope AI deal is a good example of a vertical integration - at a price. In mining, Northam Platinum released strong production numbers, while Mantengu may have locked in a profit on the iron beneficiation plant. In property, Spear REIT sold two properties for a tidy profit, but it's time to put Schroder European Real Estate out of its misery.

Several SA banks have enjoyed a ratings upgrade from Fitch. A new bidder has emerged for Mantengu's Blue Ridge Platinum. PKMI's bid for MAS shares ended in a puff of smoke and not much else. Oando is a vertically integrated energy company that nobody talks about.

Lesaka Technologies wants to sweeten the deal for the executive chairman in the form of new share options. Spear REIT has met all conditions for the acquisition of Watergate Centre.

South32 is getting out of the aluminium sector - and the market really likes the deal. Remgro has concluded the Mediclinic restructure.

Bell Equipment's earnings are dropping sharply. Spear REIT's year is off to a decent start. Merafe has reached a full agreement with Eskom around tariffs, enabling the restart of two smelters. Crookes Brothers was assaulted by Mother Nature.

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

MTN sets out Ambition 30 at its Capital Markets Day. SPAR is fighting for dear life, with the latest numbers showing just how tough it is. Fortress Real Estate is ticking over nicely. Afrimat is disposing of some quarries and concrete plants.