Storm clouds gathering for SA consumers – Fin24

Storm clouds are gathering and are about to burst for consumers, economists warned, after poor GDP data released this week confirmed that South Africa was in a technical recession. Abdul Davids comments. view article

Redefining online retail – Finweek

Through its strategic partnerships, world-class logistics and continuous innovation, JD.com has rapidly grown into one of the world’s largest retailers, writes Sarah le Roux. view article

BAT still upbeat on alternative smoking gadgets – Business Day

Cigarette giant British American Tobacco (BAT) believes revenue from its new-generation products (NGPs) will still top £1bn (R17.4 billion) in revenue in the year to end-December 2018 despite a sales growth slowdown. Dirk van Vlaanderen  comments. view article

Why S&P is upbeat on PPC – Moneyweb

The cement maker’s improved liquidity position and rest of Africa earning potential impresses the ratings agency. Meyrick Barker comments. view article

Basil Read forced into business rescue – Business Day

Basil Read, one of seven major construction and engineering groups that has agreed with the government to speed transformation by selling assets or mentoring black contractors, has been placed in business rescue, amid a crunch in cash-flows. Meyrick Barker comments. view article

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