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UNLOCK THE STOCK: CA Sales Holdings
In the 70th edition of Unlock the Stock, CA Sales Holdings returned to the platform to talk about the recent numbers and the strategic outlook for the business. The recorded presentation and Q&A session is available here.
Dominique Olivier
Hello hello, Art Nouveau
At the height of the Belle Époque, the Art Nouveau movement pushed back against industrial sameness with unapologetic beauty. As AI ushers in a new age of effortless production, that same tension between efficiency and aesthetics is beginning to surface again. Could an unexpected outcome of AI be a return to beauty in everyday things? Dominique Olivier takes us back to the Art Nouveau era.
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UNLOCK THE STOCK: Attacq Limited
In the 69th edition of Unlock the Stock, Attacq Limited returned to the platform to talk about the recent numbers and the strategic outlook for the business. The recorded presentation and Q&A session is available here.
Dominique Olivier
A curious case of choreomania
In 2026, it doesn’t take much to make millions of people do the same thing at once. We call it "going viral". But five hundred years ago, in a small European city, something else went viral - and the reasons why remain a mystery to this day. Dominique Olivier tells the story of choreomania. Dance enthusiasts, this one is for you!
Satrix
The gender gap compounds – why SA women shouldn’t wait to invest
Lauren Jacobs, Senior Portfolio Manager at Satrix, highlights some of the challenges faced by women on their wealth creation journey - and what to do about them.
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UNLOCK THE STOCK: Growthpoint Properties
In the 68th edition of Unlock the Stock, Growthpoint returned to the platform to talk about the recent numbers and the strategic outlook for the business. The recorded presentation and Q&A session is available here.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep125 | Capital meets reform – is South Africa investable again?
South Africa’s reform momentum is becoming more visible, but so are the constraints that could stall it. From energy gains to persistent bottlenecks in logistics and municipalities, the discussion examines whether progress is enough to sustain investor confidence and what still needs to shift for capital to follow.
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UNLOCK THE STOCK: Weaver Fintech
In the 67th edition of Unlock the Stock, Weaver Fintech returned to the platform to talk about the recent numbers and the strategic outlook for the business. The recorded presentation and Q&A session is available here.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep124 | A crude awakening for inflation?
In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Investec’s Chief Economists Annabel Bishop and Phil Shaw examine how the energy shock is forcing central banks to reconsider their path. From London to Pretoria, policymakers face a familiar dilemma: tighten into slowing growth, or risk letting inflation take hold. Guest host Neo Ralefeta explores the implications for global growth and what it means for South Africa, from currency volatility to fuel supply risks and consumer costs.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail – the foundation of SPAR’s turnaround
Reeza Isaacs is the newly appointed CEO of SPAR. As hot seats go, this one is warmer than a freshly-baked bread at your local store. With plenty of experience in difficult retail settings, Isaacs is excited for the challenge. He believes strongly in the independent retail model that forms the underpin of the SPAR wholesale business. Through a focused strategy on Ireland and South Africa, SPAR is committed to getting the basics right and demonstrating the benefits of independent retail.
Financial Results
CA&S increases dividend as regional expansion supports earnings growth
Market conditions have increased the importance of specialised route-to-market platforms - companies that provide the infrastructure needed to connect brands with retailers across multiple markets. One such company is CA&S Group. The company brings you their FY25 financial results in this piece.
