Cell C boss buys into his own turnaround

Cell C boss buys into his own turnaround

Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has bought R20.8-million of shares in the company he runs, in two on-market purchases four days apart. According to a Sens announcement on Tuesday, Mendes bought 52 187 ordinary shares at R23 each on 17 September, a R1.2-million transaction, and a further 740 000 shares at R26.50…

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Purple Group buys AI fintech Telescope in R177-million deal

Purple Group buys AI fintech Telescope in R177-million deal

Purple Group, the JSE-listed owner of EasyEquities, is acquiring Telescope AI, the Australian start-up whose technology already powers the investment platform’s AI Baskets feature, in a deal worth up to US$10.75-million (R177-million). Purple Group and EasyEquities operator First World Trader will each acquire 50% of Telescope AI from the Pettett Family Trust and three key…

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Africa: Who Buys Rwanda’s Smuggled Coltan? The Global Journey of Conflict Coltan From DRC to the World’s Electronics

Africa: Who Buys Rwanda’s Smuggled Coltan? The Global Journey of Conflict Coltan From DRC to the World’s Electronics

Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence systems Who buys Rwanda’s smuggled coltan? Download Resource Where have over 2,000 tonnes of smuggled conflict coltan gone? Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn These…

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Yoco buys AI-native operating system Dyner

Yoco buys AI-native operating system Dyner

Yoco has snapped up Dyner.ai. Fintech firm Yoco has acquired Dyner.ai, an AI-native operating system built for restaurants and independent businesses, for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, the company says the acquisition marks a step in Yoco’s evolution from a payments company into a broader commerce and operations platform for independent businesses. It notes…

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MTN makes a bold u-turn and buys back its own towers

MTN makes a bold u-turn and buys back its own towers

In a move that fundamentally reshapes the African telecommunications landscape, MTN Group has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of IHS Towers that it does not already own. The deal, valued at approximately $2.2 billion (R35.3 billion), will see Africa’s largest mobile operator seize full control of nearly 29,000 towers across the continent. This transaction…

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