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How South Africa can win in the new world order Hint: it will require more diplomatic hard work and a shift in allegiances away from the Brics towards the G20 bloc… by Shirley de Villiers February 20, 2026 Analysis·Politics
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Anglo American’s maple leaf temptations Will Anglo American settle its corporate identity crisis by becoming Canadian?… by Tim Cohen February 13, 2026 Analysis·Investing & Finance
Behind MTN’s R33bn towers U-turn MTN has put a premium on flexibility. Its possible purchase of cellular towers company IHS would seem to run counter to this… by Jeandré Pike February 12, 2026 Analysis·Investing & Finance
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Scoring while shareholders lose: Why Woolies needs the Companies Act Woolworths’ vexed relationship with shareholders is a great example of why changes to the Companies Act should be made law… by Ann Crotty February 3, 2026 Analysis·Energy & ESG 1
Why private markets are eating public markets’ lunch In the past, going public was the endgame. Now, being listed is increasingly seen as an impediment to growth… by Tim Cohen January 30, 2026 Analysis·Investing & Finance
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