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PPC’s comeback starts to cement itself

PPC’s CEO says there’s still value trapped in the business, though analysts say he needs to look outside.

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Approvals for Cape Town’s second major airport are flying

RSA Aero’s R8bn Cape Winelands Airport gains environmental approval and a heavyweight aviation board, and targets an early 2027 construction start

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BEST OF 2025: The very unnecessary demise of Murray & Roberts

The icon of construction this week announced its liquidation. Was it the victim of circumstance or own-goals?

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Giving it a year: can Aveng pull off a breakup by then?

Aveng is on the cusp of selling its South African mining division Moolmans, but a ‘disastrous’ full-year loss has thrown its plans to unlock value into doubt

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Your currency: building vs buying property 

In this week’s reader question we look at whether buying a house with a R1m bond, or building on a R300K plot is the better option

Giulietta Talevi Interview. The Exchange

The exchange … with PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli

PPC’s R3bn investment in the Western Cape is based on a no-growth scenario, and should help it win back market share, says SA’s oldest cement-maker

Giulietta Talevi Interview. The Exchange

The exchange … with Raubex CEO Felicia Msiza

Once wholly associated with roadworks, Raubex is now active in housing construction, solar and wind farms, materials handling, contract mining and chrome ore extraction through…