Naspers’ revenue surges 24% to R74bn
Online businesses helped spur on a 24% year-on-year revenue growth at internet and media giant Naspers.
View ArticleMedia24 records R217m trading profit
Media24, the print and media publishing business of Naspers, has recorded a trading profit of R217m as it cuts costs and streamlines its operations.
View ArticleNaspers mulls $2.5bn capital raising as profit gains
Naspers, Africa’s largest company by market value, is considering a capital raising of as much as $2.5bn to fund acquisitions and pay down debt.
View ArticleNaspers expands in US as Fed mulls rate rise
Naspers is to increase its exposure to US tech startups as Africa’s biggest firm by market value seeks to limit the impact of a US rate hike, says CEO Bob van Dijk.
View ArticleKeeping an eye out for anchoring bias
Investors often make the mistake of having an anchoring bias. Simon Brown shares why making investment decisions based on first impressions is unwise.
View ArticleNaspers to raise $2.5bn for acquisitions
Naspers plans to sell 17.1 million ordinary shares in order to raise $2.5bn, the company has announced.
View ArticleShowMax starts accepting eBucks payments
Local internet video streaming service ShowMax is now accepting FNB eBucks payments in a bid to widen its customer base.
View ArticleTelkom launches ShowMax free data deal
The telecommunications company has announced a zero-rating data plan for subscribers of the video streaming service.
View ArticleSAVuka TV app enters crowded streaming market
Video streaming is becoming a crowded market in South Africa but this hasn’t stopped another online service from entering this space.
View ArticleShowMax offers offline viewing on Android
Streaming provider ShowMax has added the ability to download shows when subscribers have patchy internet access.
View ArticleJump in SA shift to online shopping
South Africans are increasingly adopting online shopping as the Christmas rush puts pressure on retailers to generate a healthy bottom line in a tough environment.
View ArticleShowMax: Netflix ‘good’ for SA internet TV
Naspers owned video streaming service ShowMax has said that Netflix’s launch in South Africa will boost local awareness of internet television.
View ArticleMWEB, ShowMax in free data deal
Internet subscription TV player ShowMax and service provider MWEB have partnered to grant South African subscribers three months of free access to the service.
View ArticleThe JSE's five biggest stars
The JSE’s top five companies are active in a range of diverse sectors. What these giants have in common is that they offer South African investors offshore exposure.
View ArticleStreaming TV could save you money
The arrival of Netflix is a shot in the arm for the streaming movement in South Africa and may help locals save money while watching favourite TV shows, says an industry expert.
View ArticleAn eye on the JSE's top five
Experts share their views on the JSE's top stocks. Among these is AB InBev, which is now the top JSE-listed company.
View ArticleTon Vosloo on choices, success and how M-Net was started with R50 000
To build a successful business one needs a good business plan, a great business team and the support of the board, says former Naspers chair Ton Vosloo.
View ArticleMWEB shifts focus to fibre broadband
The internet service provider says it plans boosting its fibre to the home sales force amid the growing demand for digital content streaming services.
View ArticleManagement shakeup at e.tv parent company
The company says it has shifted managers around and brought in new hires to position itself in a "changing media environment".
View ArticleShowMax not hiking subscription fees, for now
Local internet video service ShowMax is not increasing its monthly R99 subscription rate despite the weak rand impacting its business.
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