Argent Industrial lands another offshore acquisition. Balwin's take-private circular is out in the wild. Capitalworks has almost fully exited its stake in Premier. Mantengu has agreed terms for the Blue Ridge Platinum disposal. Ninety One has shown strong growth in AUM. Valterra Platinum's numbers look incredible at first blush, but be careful.

Will the IDC swoop in and save ArcelorMittal? Significant dilution for shareholders in ASP Isotopes. BHP signs off on a successful year, boosted by copper prices. Coronation has given an update on its assets under management. iOCO has announced a small acquisition in the ERP space. Karooooo's recent bad press in Cartrack hasn't taken the shine off the numbers. Prosus will be paid over R40 billion for the remaining stake in Delivery Hero. Supermarket Income REIT raised the £100 million they wanted.

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

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

Richemont's blowout sales growth brings luxury back in vogue. Supermarket Income REIT is raising £100 million for acquisitions. DRDGOLD has released a presentation to explain their capex cycle. Hudaco locked in the world's strangest (or most efficient?) share repurchase.

Hudaco's consumer-related products segment boosted the interim period. There are signs of life at Optasia, but I'm waiting for detailed results. Supermarket Income REIT has refinanced £445 million in debt.

There's hope for Merafe, with Eskom agreeing to terms and conditions for the proposed special electricity tariff. Optasia has locked in significant debt funding to support its growth ambitions over the next few years.

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.