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Why global law firms keep quitting South Africa

Has South Africa become a failed proposition for international law firms?

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Warring shareholders put RMH at risk of zombie status  

RMH appears riven with factions as would-be buyer Atterbury comes up against minorities, and perhaps even the board

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The bank deal that isn’t. Really. But what if …? 

Don’t get excited by the Standard Bank stakes in Nedbank and Investec. But SA may not be immune to a new wave of banking mergers

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How ASPI is bringing the Renergen dream to life

ASP Isotopes reckons the gas and helium prospect will finally start delivering free cash flow mid-year

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Why do offshore expansions keep failing?

The number of failed foreign ventures is legion. So why do successful local businesses keep going offshore?

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Why Canada wants Anglo for itself

Analysts have scotched rumours that Anglo American will be forced to redomicile itself in Canada, though pressure from Ottawa is on

How Old Mutual’s new boss stitched up R1.87bn 10X takeover

After a listless decade, Old Mutual has ramped up its ambitions, big time

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Anglo’s trek to Vancouver underscores South Africa’s slide

A merger with Canadian miner Teck Resources will take Anglo American even further away from the country in which it was formed 108 years ago

Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela.

Tribunal green light for Barloworld, but Silchester is the sticking point 

The Competition Tribunal’s blessing is the last regulatory hurdle for Dominic Sewela. But there’s the small matter of a big shareholder who wants more

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One last hurdle for Vodacom + Maziv  

The Competition Appeal Court still has to sign off this four-year merger. But a new condition imposed could be a game-changer for future mega-deals

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Here’s the law that’s tying merger deals in knots

Vodacom’s failed Maziv merger isn’t just a story about competition policy – it’s about the law that’s slowing down deal approvals

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Is the Barloworld deal good to go?

The Barloworld deal has not only been processed speedily – it looks set to be approved without onerous conditions

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The Mpact-Caxton thaw is happening

Mpact and its biggest shareholder Caxton appear on better terms, but there’s still no indication that a merger is on the cards

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Inside the tie-up of South Africa’s biggest asset managers

Ninety One and Sanlam are teaming up in a move that will effectively end any rivalry the two firms have enjoyed over the past few years. It’s an interesting, and potentially…