Edward West

1 month ago | southernmail.co.za | Edward West |Siphelele Dludla

MTNIn a statement, MTN said it noted the article suggesting that there are new legal developments in the US regarding MTN. Image: REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo Telecommunications giant, the MTN Group on Thursday said it denies that a United States (US) District Court gave the go-ahead for an Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit as reported in a Business Report article.

1 month ago | businessreport.co.za | Edward West |Philippa Larkin |Sandile Mchunu

PHARMACEUTICALSTawanda Karombo|Published 1 hour agoClicks said on Wednesday that it remained “committed to its medium-term target” of 1 200 new stores after it opened 29 new pharmacies to date in the current financial year. Image: Simphiwe Mbokazi/Independent NewspapersThe Clicks Group plans to open up to 55 new chain stores and an equal number of pharmacies this year as it continues on an ambitious expansion plan.

1 month ago | businessreport.co.za | Edward West |Siphelele Dludla |Tawanda Karombo |Ashley Lechman

SUGARTawanda Karombo|Published 40 minutes agoTongaat Hulett refinery in KwaZulu-Natal. The transaction includes the sale of Tongaat Hulett's South African assets, including its sugar operations and corporate head office, as well as the sale of its shares in and claims against the Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana businesses. Image: SuppliedTawanda KaromboThe Vision Group announced on Wednesday that it has received competition approvals for acquisition of all Tongaat Hulett’s assets in Zimbabwe.

1 month ago | thestar.co.za | Edward West |Mashudu Sadike |Jonisayi Maromo

DIPLOMACYA US District Court has given the go-ahead for an Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit against Africa’s telecoms giant, MTN Group. Image: ReutersA US District Court has given the go-ahead for an Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit against Africa’s telecoms giant, MTN Group, just a day after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas as the country’s Special Envoy to the US in an effort to mend relations between the two countries.

1 month ago | businessreport.co.za | Yogashen Pillay |Edward West |Zelda Venter |Ashley Lechman

LABOUR RELATIONSEconomists and logistics experts are concerned about the impact a looming Transnet strike of over 20 000 workers could have on the South African economy and the logistics sector. Image: Leon Lestrade/ Independent NewspapersThe looming strike of more than 20 000 workers at Transnet has raised concern of industry players about the potential impact it could have on the South African economy and the logistics sector.