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GSK seeks 16% stake in Aspen to grow market

GLAXOSMITHKLINE will take a 16-percent stake in Africa's biggest generic drug maker, Aspen Pharmacare, to expand its emerging market footprint in a deal worth 3.47 billion rand (US$418 million). The deal, based on a transfer of assets rather than ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Shanghai Daily,  12 May 2009

Mandela boosts ANC's Zuma in final election rally

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - ANC leader Jacob Zuma, boosted by the support of Nelson Mandela at a final election rally, dismissed accusations his ruling party planned to change South Africa's constitution and appealed for national unity. The ANC is almost ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Boston Globe,  19 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Jacob Zuma,  Nelson Mandela,  F. W. De Klerk

South Africa's ANC will not change constitution: Zuma

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Jacob Zuma, leader of South Africa's ruling ANC, dismissed accusations it planned to entrench power through constitutional changes and appealed for national unity at a final election rally. The ANC is almost certain to win the ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Boston Globe,  19 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Jacob Zuma,  Nelson Mandela,  F. W. De Klerk

Glaxo to buy stake in South Africa’s Aspen

Johannesburg / London: GlaxoSmithKline Plc plans to take a significant stake in Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd to strengthen its partnership with the South African drugmaker, people familiar with the situation said. The move, which could be announced in ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG AND BEN HIRSCHLER, livemint.com,  25 Mar 2009
Related Topics: GlaxoSmithKline Inc

JSE remains weak as resources weigh

South African stocks remained weak at midday on Friday with resources dominating the losers' board on profit-taking and lower base metal prices, traders said. By noon, the all-share index was down 1,12%, weighed by a 2,13% drop in resources. The gold- ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Mail & Guardian Online,  20 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Anglo American plc,  Vale do Rio Doce,  BHP Billiton Limited,  Sasol Ltd.,  AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

JSE weak on global inflation worries

South African stocks were lower at midday on Friday in line with overseas markets on global inflation worries, but volumes were light ahead of the United States inflation data later in the day, traders said. At noon, the all share index was down 0,94%. ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Mail & Guardian Online,  13 Jun 2008
Related Topics: US Airways Group,  Holcim,  Dow Jones,  Anglo American plc,  BHP Billiton Limited

JSE sharply lower on world markets

South African stocks remained deep in the red at noon on Tuesday in tandem with overseas markets on inflation worries amid the soaring price of crude oil. At 12.03pm, the all-share index was down 1,68%. Resources fell 1,59%, while the gold- and platinum- ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Mail & Guardian Online,  10 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Ben Bernanke,  Federal Reserve,  Anglo American plc,  BHP Billiton Limited,  Sasol Ltd.

JSE stays weak on world markets

South African stocks were lower at noon on Monday in tandem with overseas markets, but gains among selected miners capped the losses, traders said. At noon, the all-share index was down 0,44%. Resources gained 0,32%, the gold mining index was up 1,31% ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Mail & Guardian Online,  9 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Anglo American plc,  BHP Billiton Limited,  Sasol Ltd.,  AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.,  Gold Fields Ltd.

JSE firm on miners, but banks fall

South African stocks remained firm at noon on Friday on miners, amid a recovery in commodity prices, but banks and financials capped gains on profit-taking following recent strong runs, traders said. "Banks have had a strong run recently. We are seeing ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Mail & Guardian Online,  6 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Jean-Claude Trichet,  SABMiller,  Anglo American plc,  BHP Billiton Limited,  Sasol Ltd.

JSE sharply weaker on miners

Stocks were sharply weaker at noon on Wednesday, led by miners on weakening metal prices, while renewed concerns over the United States economy added to selling pressures, traders said. At midday, the all-share index was down 0,96%, weighed by a 2,72% ...

From TIISETSO MOTSOENENG, Mail & Guardian Online,  4 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Anglo American plc,  BHP Billiton Limited,  Sasol Ltd.,  AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.,  Gold Fields Ltd.

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