The current process for dealing with remuneration-related shareholder dissension is ineffective. Also, thoughts on China’s battle of attrition, and Telkom's departing CEO's legacy.
Standard Bank’s PR machine is going to be kept busy spinning the merits of bancassurance, while Huge Group gets a rap on the knuckles, and Naspers – well, more executive remuneration ‘good news for some’ there.
Failure to pay close to R150bn plus interest to bondholders – or reach a roll-over agreement with them – will trigger liquidation. The payment is due in December.
A look at Steinhoff’s interims, Tongaat’s debt, Massmart’s kindly parent, Shoprite director’s share pledge outcome, and the non-exec turned consultant at Tiger Brands.