Jeremy Maggs on 29/10/2026

Black November puts e-commerce operations under pressure

‘I think the reality is small e-commerce merchants are more vulnerable … they probably need to plan a little bit more and make sure that they invest in their inventory,’ says Anita Erasmus, chief executive of Bob.

J Jeremy Maggs
Antonio Vanuzzo, Bloomberg on 29/10/2026

Ray-Ban heir rejects $3.9bn offer for stake in family firm

The offer marks the latest attempt by Leonardo Maria, the namesake son of EssilorLuxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio, to increase his stake in the family holding.

A Antonio Vanuzzo, Bloomberg
Jeremy Maggs on 29/10/2026

Gold above $4 100: What your Krugerrand is really worth

Dogs, donkeys and even bees: SA's sweeping new animal ID rules. Black Friday's hidden risk: When too many sales become a business nightmare. And behind the ballot, the digital infrastructure powering SA’s elections.

J Jeremy Maggs