Bloomberg News on 23/10/2026

Shoprite and Investec said to discuss SA fintech tie-up

Shoprite is seeking to expand beyond basic payment services, with a potential Investec partnership bringing additional banking and fintech expertise without requiring the retailer to become a bank.

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Simon Brown on 23/10/2026

Water scarcity and commercial landlords’ evolving strategies

Property analyst Keillen Ndlovu quotes Zodidi Meyiswa from Salga as reporting that at most municipalities ‘almost half of the purified water gets lost … through leakages, water-pipe bursts, theft, and non-payment’.

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Simon Brown on 23/10/2026

Clicks and Afrimat: Quality stocks, tough sectors

A look at Afrimat’s disappointing results and whether the stock presents a buying opportunity, plus how local Reits are investing in water security for their properties.

S Simon Brown
Duduzile Ramela on 23/10/2026

Africa’s urban boom: Can development keep up?

Oyebanke Abejirin of the UN Economic Commission for Africa explores the challenges of building sustainable cities as Africa’s urban population surges.

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