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The dangers of over-regulating crypto

August 28, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

The dangers of over-regulating crypto Proposed new exchange-control rules could cripple South Africa’s crypto industry, undermine self-custody and push transactions offshore, warns MoneyBadger CEO Carel […]

Sibanye joins mining profit boom as earnings expected to jump 560%

August 28, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Sibanye joins mining profit boom as earnings expected to jump 560% Higher gold and PGM prices have delivered a dramatic turnaround. Sibanye-Stillwater is the latest […]

South32 turns 1% revenue growth into fivefold profit surge

August 28, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

South32 turns 1% revenue growth into fivefold profit surge As higher copper and silver prices and the recovery of its Australian manganese operations lift margins. […]

New crisis at Durban port prompts calls for urgent action

August 27, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

New crisis at Durban port prompts calls for urgent action Vessel delays have worsened sharply, with anchorage times rising to nearly seven days and berth […]

Is Joburg too big to fail?

August 26, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Is Joburg too big to fail? The more pertinent question is what conditions national government will impose before asking taxpayers elsewhere in the country to […]

SA turns to private capital to unlock R2trn infrastructure pipeline

August 24, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

SA turns to private capital to unlock R2trn infrastructure pipeline Projects valued at R1.2trn are stuck in feasibility stage and need funding – here’s how […]

JSE hits Trustco with R5m fine

August 21, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

JSE hits Trustco with R5m fine This comes a day after its board survived an attempt by US-based investor Sean Riskowitz to remove its directors. […]

What happens to your cryptocurrency when you die?

August 21, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

What happens to your cryptocurrency when you die? Harry Joffe of Discovery Life explains how poor estate planning can leave heirs locked out of valuable […]

Kastelo claims Reserve Bank jumped the gun in freezing its crypto arbitrage business

August 20, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Kastelo claims Reserve Bank jumped the gun in freezing its crypto arbitrage business High court rejects its application to set aside a blocking order arising […]

Trustco board survives shareholder revolt led by US-based investor

August 20, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Trustco board survives shareholder revolt led by US-based investor Sean Riskowitz called for board changes and a governance overhaul at the Namibian group. Trustco’s incumbent […]

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  • Sibanye joins mining profit boom as earnings expected to jump 560%
  • South32 turns 1% revenue growth into fivefold profit surge
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  • Is Joburg too big to fail?
  • SA turns to private capital to unlock R2trn infrastructure pipeline
  • JSE hits Trustco with R5m fine
  • What happens to your cryptocurrency when you die?
  • Kastelo claims Reserve Bank jumped the gun in freezing its crypto arbitrage business
  • Trustco board survives shareholder revolt led by US-based investor
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