Business

A R3.6bn profit increase came from the corporate and investment banking sector

Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance brand Jo Loves and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products as the US firm owns the brand.

Car component maker is concerned about high competition in the new vehicle segment and is putting more focus on its aftermarket car parts retail businesses.

US President Donald Trump’s administration said on Wednesday it was launching two trade investigations into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners and into forced labour, rebuilding tariff pressure

Standard Bank, Africa's largest lender by assets, reported an 11% increase in annual headline earnings, reaching R49.2bn, driven by strong fee and trading income growth and reduced credit impairments.

French media group Canal+ plans to cut the workforce at MultiChoice through voluntary severance offers targeted at support functions

The company said expanding into copper was an intentional step to enhance its portfolio quality and long‑term durability.

The company says avian influenza remains a threat to the industry

Harmony reported a 20%rise in revenue for the six months to end-December

Waterfall City developments drive Attacq’s strategic progress

Trump's reassurances of ending the war soon have tempered market reactions

Outbound shipments from the world’s second-largest economy grew 21.8% in US dollar terms in the January-February period.

EY-Parthenon expects SA economy to shed R40bn if war goes on for more than six months

Poor first-quarter performance and regulatory reporting errors cited in CEO’s removal

Digital access surges but cash remains crucial in townships, writes Cowhan Govender.