SA banks escalate digital push to gain market share

SA banks escalate digital push to gain market share

Scaling AI responsibly remains an ongoing challenge for banks. (Image created via ChatGPT) South Africa’s top banks are intensifying their digital arms race, with client acquisition and transaction volumes continuing to increase, driven by mobile-first platforms. This is according to PwC’s Major Banks Analysis, which provides an overview of how local banks are leveraging technology…

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MTN initiates share buyback programme

MTN initiates share buyback programme

MTN Group plans to buy back between 1.7% and 2% of its shares, amounting to some R6-billion, over the next three years. Speaking at the company’s investor presentation following the release of its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on Monday, MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita said the programme is part of…

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iOCO doubles down on share buyback drive

iOCO doubles down on share buyback drive

iOCO co-CEO Rhys Summerton. (Photograph supplied) JSE-listed technology services company iOCO, formerly known as EOH, is forging ahead with its share buyback scheme. On Friday, iOCO announced it has repurchased an additional 2 183 365 shares under its ongoing share buyback programme. The shares were bought back between 2 January and 29 January, at prices…

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iOCO deploys R9.6-million in fresh share buybacks

iOCO steps up share buybacks as turnaround momentum builds

JSE-listed technology group iOCO is stepping up its share repurchase programme, acquiring a further 2.34 million ordinary shares between 29 November and 31 December 2025, at prices between R3.98 and R4/share. The total value of the latest buybacks was R9.4-million, excluding transaction costs. The repurchased shares are being held as treasury shares. Since the programme…

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Africa: Mali Hold Morocco in Rabat … Zambia and Comoros Share the Spoils, Salah Leads Egypt to Victory Over South Africa and Qualification for the Knockout Stage

Africa: Mali Hold Morocco in Rabat … Zambia and Comoros Share the Spoils, Salah Leads Egypt to Victory Over South Africa and Qualification for the Knockout Stage

-Mali hold Morocco in Rabat -Zambia and Comoros share the spoils in a goalless draw (0-0) -Egypt become the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 -Angola and Zimbabwe draw 1-1 in Marrakech Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Morocco…

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