#South Africa — FinScans

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Gold Fields Hikes Dividend as Sales Climb; Ghana Decision Looms

August 25, 2026 (77 days ago)

Gold Fields hikes its dividend on better sales, highlighting robust operational cash flow, while a pending Ghana decision creates near-term risk for…

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MTN Profit Rises 21%, Plans $375 Million Share Buyback

August 24, 2026 (78 days ago)

MTN Group reported a 21% profit jump and authorized a $375 million share buyback, boosting earnings per share, tightening share supply, and…

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News 💱 Forex

Rand Strengthens Past 16 Per Dollar, Erasing War-Driven Losses

August 21, 2026 (81 days ago)

South African rand gains below 16 per dollar, erasing war losses as geopolitical tensions ease and risk appetite improves.

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News 🌐 Macro

South Africa Inflation Cools, Bolstering Case to Hold Rates

August 19, 2026 (83 days ago)

South Africa's cooling inflation strengthens the case for the Reserve Bank to hold rates steady, keeping the rand stable as investors monitor…

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Shoprite lifts profit outlook as e-commerce sales surge

August 12, 2026 (90 days ago)

Shoprite raises earnings outlook driven by booming e-commerce sales, highlighting digital growth in South Africa's retail market.

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MTN Shares Fall as Iran Investment Writedown Caps First-Half Profit Growth

August 11, 2026 (91 days ago)

MTN Group shares fell after an Iran writedown curbed first-half profit, despite strong mobile growth in Nigeria and Ghana.

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Sasol Rides Oil Price Rally to Profit Gain as South Africa's Biggest Polluter

August 5, 2026 (97 days ago)

Sasol profits jump with oil price surge, spotlighting South Africa's top polluter amid global energy market dynamics.

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News ₿ Crypto

South African Lawmakers Propose Draft Rules Requiring Authorized Crypto Offshore Transfers

August 4, 2026 (98 days ago)

South African lawmakers propose draft rules mandating that cross-border cryptocurrency transfers be executed via authorized providers and reported to the central bank's…

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News 🌐 Macro

SARB Holds Rate Steady, Splitting Analyst Views on Policy Outlook

July 28, 2026 (105 days ago)

The SARB held rates at 6.75% in a 5-5 split vote, leaving analysts divided on whether the decision risks recession or is…

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Vodacom Lifts Revenue Goal to $18 Billion, Trims Payout Plan

July 27, 2026 (106 days ago)

Vodacom surprised investors by lifting its revenue target to $18 billion while trimming its dividend payout plan, indicating a strategic shift toward…

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News 🌐 Macro

PIC Turmoil Threatens R2 Trillion Pension Fund, Hits JSE and Rand

July 24, 2026 (109 days ago)

Governance turmoil at South Africa's PIC fund manager threatens JSE-listed stocks and the rand, with forced selling risks looming over top holdings.

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South Africa's Reserve Bank Surprises with Rate Hold, Warns of Slowing Growth

July 23, 2026 (110 days ago)

South Africa unexpectedly holds interest rates, triggering a rand rally as markets reassess growth outlook amid SARB's warning on economic headwinds.

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