Unbundling – the process of transforming a subsidiary or division into an independent entity – has become an effective strategy for South African listed companies. It brings opportunities to improve operational focus, enhance transparency, and unlock shareholder value by allowing companies to concentrate resources on their core business activities…

In this article, we take a look at the major trends in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with investment banks continuing to be well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of M&A, leveraging strengths in deal structuring…

South Africa’s infrastructure bottlenecks in ports and railways have significantly impacted the economy through increased operating expenses, reduced competitiveness, and lost opportunities. The decline…

Corporates both globally and in South Africa are struggling to find and retain talent. One of the mechanisms that is becoming increasingly popular to counter this issue is the use of Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs).

Commercializing research, intellectual property (IP), and technology from universities is a nascent but growing trend in South Africa, which is set to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic growth.

During March 2024, South Africa was plunged into a digital blackout following an internet outage which affected mobile network operators (“MNOs”) and cloud services, impacting Microsoft and other critical platforms (WhatsApp and X!).

South Africa is gearing up for what many believe will be one of the most pivotal elections post-1994.

While the world remains divided over whether the global economy will weaken this year, amid inflationary pressures, escalating geopolitical tensions, and social unrest, the aftershocks have extended into global credit ecosystems as both borrowers and lenders adapt to new economic realities.