In the Press
November 2024
October 2024
August 2024
July 2024
ANDREW BAHLMANN: Cybersecurity risks take centre stage in M&A transactions
M&A activity takes a knock in first half
Business and Labour cast ahead to the GNU job cards
The cannabis conundrum: Investment potential and regulatory hurdles
How will the financial markets react to a coalition-led government
‘Rise of fintech disrupts old-style finance sector in SA’ - Andrew Bahlmann
LIVE RESULTS | Elections 2024: Top ANC officials prepare for special NEC, locked in talks about possible coalition partners
June 2024
May 2024
Al groet Shell, ‘kom ander nog hierheen’
Dawie Roodt: SA is by ’n kruispad wat ’n reuse-impak op ekonomie sal hê
Rand plunges to one-month low on fears of ANC losing electoral majority
F1 owner Liberty Media to buy MotoGP
The implications of the surge in retail investing in South Africa
ESG investing gains popularity
April 2024
March 2024
February 2024
Business calls for bold announcements about greater participation of the private sector in SA
Will AI keep driving the market in 2024?
January 2024
December 2023
Treasury grants guarantee facility to Transnet amid serious challenges
Business expects quick turnaround from Transnet after Treasury’s lifeline
November 2023
A2X now trades billions of rands as it marks 6 years since its launch
ANDREW BAHLMANN: AI can enhance M&A, but human intuition can be invaluable
October 2023
Andrew Bahlmann: SA’s competition legislation is crippling foreign investment
The vicious cycle sabotaging SA’s investment markets
September 2023
Andrew Bahlmann: Mergers and acquisitions help mitigate supply chain tribulations
Andrew Bahlmann: Top 10 suggestions to change SA’s economic trajectory
August 2023
BRICS Business Council applauds progress in developing new methods to improve access to financial services
BRICS summit has potential to grow M&A activities in SA
July 2023
Investors get cold feet as Telkom is slow to unlock value, turns down takeover offer
ANDREW BAHLMANN: Privatisation in Africa a powerful tool for progress:
June 2023
Could a bidding war be on the cards after Telkom confirms unsolicited bid?
May 2023
Post-apocalyptic: should the Post Office be saved?
Dis-Chem faces new era as Saltzmans step back after successful 45-year journey
Scope for optimism on SA's energy future
April 2023
Are international buyers still interested in South African businesses?
Outlook for deal-making
March 2023
Why grey listing matters for you, your investments and the country
Christo Wiese will be in the pound seats with Premier IPO
February 2023
Business leaders have mixed reaction to proposed state of disaster
ARCHIVE
December 2022
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November 2022
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Moneyweb - Gold Fields loses bid for Yamana Gold
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October 2022
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Business Day - African free-trade pact hinges on adequate crude refining capacity
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MDNTV - M&A update: Oceana cold storage sale and Aveng sale of Trident Steel
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Moneyweb - M&A update: Oceana cold storage sale and Aveng sale of Trident Steel
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September 2022
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IOL - Ignore ESG at your peril when evaluating and calculating risk in M&A
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IOL - Load shedding leads to lower growth expectations, again
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Business Day - Acquiring Telkom: Auction versus negotiation
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August 2022
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DealMakers - Women of SA's M&A and Financial Markets Industry
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​Business Day - Trash anything that hinders foreign direct investment
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Channel Africa - Hopes for faster economic recovery dashed as lockdown to remain in place
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IOL - Hopes for faster economic recovery dashed as lockdown to remain in place
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CGTN - Global Business – CGTN News featuring Andrew Bahlmann
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Investing.com - Threat of an extended Level 3 lockdown on economic activity
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July 2022
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IOL - Corporate governance under spotlight as EOH sues ex-bosses
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Business Day - The state of M&A activity in SA
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Business Day - Overhaul of audit system may be good news for M&A
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​IOL - MTN’s bid for Telkom would help step up local competition, says DLI’s Bahlmann
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Business Day - Experts speculate about what form MTN’s bid for Telkom could take
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Netwerk24 - 5G dalk vinniger uitgerol as MTN wel Telkom koop
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May 2022
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Financial Mail - Sanlam’s Allianz JV is a windfall all round
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Business Day - Brace for a bumpy rates ride
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April 2022
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Business Day - Floods and load-shedding a 'double whammy' for SA's economic prospects
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Moonstone - Insurance update on KZN floods
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​IOL - Transnet's inability to move coal by rail might hit SA's fiscus hard
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Head Topics - KZN floods | It's been a long time coming: Andrew Bahlmann
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IOL - Businesses in KZN will be in an uphill battle to recover after floods and July unrest
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Investing.com - Economic and Business Impact of Once-in-60-Years Rainfall in KZN
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March 2022
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Sunday Times Business Times - War in Ukraine: It’s bad and it’s likely to get worse
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Moneyweb - What the Russian credit downgrade might mean for the SA economy
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Business Day - What Ukraine invasion portends for SA mergers & acquisitions
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Moneyweb - SA banks ‘remarkably healthy’ – GCR ratings
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February 2022
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January 2022
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Moneyweb - Moody buys controlling stake in Africa's largest ratings agency, GCR
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Business Day - The energy transition may drive deal flow in Africa in 2022
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November 2021
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Investing.com - The ARC, Ethos R1.5bn Investment in Crossfin
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Investing.com - Pepkor's Possible Interest in Bidding for Tapestry Home Brands​
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Investing.com - Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement is FDI-friendly
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Netwerk 24 - Begrotingswenslys
October 2021
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Head Topics - ICT Investment SA's sharpest tool against falling FDI
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Daily Maverick - 64 and out: Liberty shareholders vote Yes to Standard Bank buy-out​
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Business Live - BEE deal-making becomes specialist M&A sector
August 2021
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Business Live - Trash anything that hinders foreign direct investment
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Investing.com - Threat of an Extended Level 3 Lockdown on Economic Activity
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Channel Africa - Hopes for faster economic recovery dashed as lockdown to remain in place
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IOL - Hopes for faster economic recovery dashed as lockdown to remain in place
July 2021
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June 2021
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Moneyweb - EOH HOLDINGS LIMITED – Disposal of 100% of the issued share capital of Sybrin Limited (Guernsey) and Sybrin Systems Proprietary Limited​
May 2021
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Business Live - PIC moves smartly in picking external advisers over joint venture
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Investing.com - Selling The 'Crown Jewels?
April 2021
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