In the Press
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?
Power crisis permanent new reality
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
January 2023
Power Lunch with Fifi Peters - Outlook for 2023.
Economic, stocks and markets forecast for 2023
Naspers, Prosus job cuts in line with weakening global economy
November 2022
Gold Fields loses bid for Yamana Gold
Africa M&A becomes more robust as global M&A withers
October 2022
African free-trade pact hinges on adequate crude refining capacity
M&A update: Oceana cold storage sale and Aveng sale of Trident Steel
M&A update: Oceana cold storage sale and Aveng sale of Trident Steel
September 2022
Ignore ESG at your peril when evaluating and calculating risk in M&A
Loadshedding impact on various sectors
Load shedding leads to lower growth expectations, again
Acquiring Telkom: Auction versus negotiation
August 2022
Hopes for faster economic recovery dashed as lockdown to remain in place
Hopes for faster economic recovery dashed as lockdown to remain in place
Threat of an extended Level 3 lockdown on economic activity
July 2022
Corporate governance under spotlight as EOH sues ex-bosses
Watch: The state of M&A activity in SA
Overhaul of audit system may be good news for M&A
MTN’s bid for Telkom would help step up local competition, says DLI’s Bahlmann
Experts speculate about what form MTN’s bid for Telkom could take
5G dalk vinniger uitgerol as MTN wel Telkom koop
May 2022
Sanlam’s Allianz JV is a windfall all round
Brace for a bumpy rates ride
April 2022
Floods and load-shedding a 'double whammy' for SA's economic prospects
Insurance update on KZN floods
Transnet's inability to move coal by rail might hit SA's fiscus hard
KZN floods | It's been a long time coming: Andrew Bahlmann
Businesses in KZN will be in an uphill battle to recover after floods and July unrest
Economic and Business Impact of Once-in-60-Years Rainfall in KZN
March 2022
War in Ukraine: It’s bad and it’s likely to get worse
What the Russian credit downgrade might mean for the SA economy
What Ukraine invasion portends for SA mergers & acquisitions
SA banks ‘remarkably healthy’ – GCR ratings
February 2022
BEE, blackouts and Competition Commission top up foreign investment
January 2022
Moody buys controlling stake in Africa's largest ratings agency, GCR
The energy transition may drive deal flow in Africa in 2022
ARCHIVE
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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