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Investec expects modest profit growth despite economic challenges

Independent online (SA) 23 Mar 2025
In a pre-close trading update for the 11 months to February 28, 2025, Investec projected Heps between 67.2 pence (R15.66) and 73.5p, compared with 72.9p in 2024, reflecting a potential decline of 8% or a slight rise of 1% ... BUSINESS REPORT .
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Tim Sukazi is being himself, and running his own race

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
Tim Sukazi is the drummer of his destination. The fact that he’s either out with the players or the fans on match-day beating his drums, personifies what he’s all about ... And since then, Sukazi never looked back ... .
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Players from the PSL 'big three' who must rise from their ruins or run the ...

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
The big three – Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns – had a busy winter transfer window as they strengthened their respective squads ... Kobamelo Kodisang – Sundowns ... Selaelo Rasebotja – Pirates ... But that’s yet to happen ... .
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IDC launches R2bn sustainability bond amid strong investor demand

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has issued a R2.046 billion maiden sustainability bond, exceeding its R1.5bn target amid strong investor demand, the state-owned funder said this week ... IDC chief financial officer Isaac Malevu added.
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Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who lost to Muhammad Ali in boxing's iconic 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" before reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged 76, his family said ... View this post on Instagram ... D ... AFP .
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Violent farm robber handed 35-year term while on parole

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
A 43-year-old man who was out on parole has again been sentenced to 35 years imprisonment for housebreaking and robbing a 34-year-old woman at her farm in Verkeerdevlei, near Bloemfontein ... The sentences would run concurrently ... [email protected] .
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Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
The Lions squandered a golden opportunity to harvest the match points in Cardiff on Friday night and will be kicking themselves that they earned just one United Rugby Championship log point in the 20-17 loss to the home side ... Scorers. Lions — Tries ... .
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Kirsty Coventry inspiring the world

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
By CGTN Gao Junya. The Zimbabwean sports minister and former Olympic gold medalist was elected as the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee ... ** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media. .
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Lewis Hamilton wins first F1 Sprint in a Ferrari

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
From start to finish, Lewis Hamilton led the 19 lap Sprint Race at the Shanghai Circuit in China for his maiden victory in a Ferrari ... Verstappen held onto P3 with Mercedes' George Russell claiming fourth ... “I woke up feeling great today ... .
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Thomas Tuchel makes winning start with England but admits 'we have to do better'

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
Thomas Tuchel admitted lacklustre England must "do better" after the Three Lions boss started his reign with a spluttering 2-0 win against minnows Albania on Friday ... "We can do better, we have to do better," Tuchel said ... We had some heavy legs ... AFP .
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Under fire: UCT faces Gaza scrutiny while job losses loom after US funding withdrawal

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
UCT is facing a serious backlash that includes the potential withdrawal of US funding that will lead to job losses and its ability to fund its research and training, all because of its stance on Israel's war in Gaza ... "We need every cent we can get.
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Honouring a boxing icon: tributes from celebrities and fans stream in for George Foreman

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
Tributes continue to stream in for boxing legend George Foreman, who died "peacefully" at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. In a statement on Instagram, the two-time world heavyweight champion boxer and Olympic gold medalist’s family said ... .
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I never gave up, says SA sprint star Akani Simbine after claiming bronze medal at ...

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
“A story of resilience, perseverance & an attitude of never giving up! Don’t ever stop believing in YOURSELF... WELL DONE AKANI” ... How’s this for a list of 100m finishes... 2016 Olympic Games 100m. fifth. 2017 World Championships 100m. fifth ... fourth ... fourth ... .
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Verstappen fends of attacks in a struggling Red Bull in China

Independent online (SA) 22 Mar 2025
Max Verstappen’s aggressive driving style came to good use during Sprint Qualifying in China yesterday, when he had to fend off numerous attacks to keep his 3rd place ... “I definitely take that P3 – even the cars behind were catching up quite a lot.
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