Johannesburg

MiX Telematics Applaud the Efforts of the Supply Chain and Trucking Industry During the Lockdown

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
JSE, New York Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, Provinces of South Africa, Economy of South Africa, Companies

Insights from MiX data show that vehicle theft and hijacking incidents are down by 76% during the lockdown.

Key Points: 
  • Insights from MiX data show that vehicle theft and hijacking incidents are down by 76% during the lockdown.
  • MiX has a large number of clients delivering fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and other essential products and services during the lockdown.
  • "We applaud the supply chain and trucking industry which has risen to the challenge forced on it by the lockdown.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT).

Join the 3rd Annual POWER WEEK AFRICA in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Friday, May 22, 2020
Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, May 22, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?

Key Points: 
  • JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, May 22, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?
  • Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (14-18 September 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is the 3rd annual international conference & summit delivering a unique experience for each day of the event.
  • Seize this opportunity to stay ahead of your competitors in an industry that is ever-changing -- POWER WEEK AFRICA is definitely for you!
  • For more information, please log onto:
    The organiser of POWER WEEK Conferences.

Net1 appoints three independent directors, including chairman-designate, to its board

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
JSE Limited, Johannesburg Securities Exchange, NET1, JSE, Payment processor, Economy of South Africa

Mr. Ball led Braits investment in Net1 in 2004, and served as a non-executive director of the Company until 2012.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Ball led Braits investment in Net1 in 2004, and served as a non-executive director of the Company until 2012.
  • The cooperation agreement aims to facilitate constructive engagement between Net1 and VCP on a range of topics, including strategy, governance, and capital allocation.
  • The Company also provides transaction processing services, including being a leading payment processor and bill payment platform in South Africa.
  • Net1 has a primary listing on NASDAQ (NasdaqGS: UEPS) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: NT1).

Net1 to Host Conference Call to Review Third Quarter 2020 Results

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Net 1, NET1, Underbanked, JSE

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS ; JSE: NT1) (Net1) today announced it will release third quarter 2020 results after the market close on May 26, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS ; JSE: NT1) (Net1) today announced it will release third quarter 2020 results after the market close on May 26, 2020.
  • Net1 management will host a conference call to review these results on May 27, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • A webcast of the call will be available for replay on the Net1 website through June 18, 2020.
  • Net1 leverages its proprietary banking and payment technology to distribute low-cost financial and value-added services to underbanked consumers and small businesses.

Net1 donates to Solidarity Fund and other Covid-19 initiatives

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Economy, Microfinance, Underbanked, JSE Limited, NET1, Financial services, Finance

These amounts will be donated to The Solidarity Fund and other related initiatives to assist in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa and its impact on various critical functions such as healthcare, social assistance and education.

Key Points: 
  • These amounts will be donated to The Solidarity Fund and other related initiatives to assist in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa and its impact on various critical functions such as healthcare, social assistance and education.
  • Net1 is a multinational financial technology company with a presence in Africa, Asia and Europe.
  • Net1 leverages its proprietary banking and payment technology to distribute low-cost financial and value-added services to underbanked consumers and small businesses.
  • Net1 has a primary listing on NASDAQ (NasdaqGS: UEPS) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: NT1).

Net1 cancels the exercise of its option to acquire a further 35% of Bank Frick

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Economy, Frick, Kuno, Underbanked, Bank

Despite the cancellation of the option, Net1 maintains a strong relationship with the management and shareholders of Bank Frick, and will continue working closely with them.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the cancellation of the option, Net1 maintains a strong relationship with the management and shareholders of Bank Frick, and will continue working closely with them.
  • The board would like to thank KFS and Bank Frick for their understanding and support during these unprecedented times.
  • Net1 leverages its proprietary banking and payment technology to distribute low-cost financial and value-added services to underbanked consumers and small businesses.
  • Bank Frick was founded in 1998 by the Liechtenstein national Kuno Frick Sr as a licensed universal bank, with the majority now controlled by the Kuno Frick Family Foundation (65 per cent).

Net1 completes sale of remaining stake in DNI for ZAR 860 million and provides COVID-19 update

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Financial law, Payment

We look forward to an ongoing strategic partnership with DNI in order to address our common objectives in the distribution of value-added-services across South Africa, said Herman Kotz, CEO of Net1.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to an ongoing strategic partnership with DNI in order to address our common objectives in the distribution of value-added-services across South Africa, said Herman Kotz, CEO of Net1.
  • Our immediate focus is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, partners and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Company also provides transaction processing services, including being a leading payment processor and bill payment platform in South Africa.
  • The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Gold Fields Publishes 2019 Integrated Annual Report

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Economic geology, Mineral economics, GFI, Johannesburg, Mineral resource estimation, Gold

JOHANNESBURG, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) today published its Integrated Annual Report 2019 (IAR) and a number of associated reports on its website.

Key Points: 
  • JOHANNESBURG, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) today published its Integrated Annual Report 2019 (IAR) and a number of associated reports on its website.
  • These are the statutory Annual Financial Report 2019 (AFR), including the Governance Report, containing the audited separate and consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019, the 2019 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement, Gold Fields' Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Content Index 2019 and Gold Fields' 2019 Climate Change Report.These audited results contain no modifications to the financial results published on 12 February 2020.
  • Gold Fields Limited is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines (including our Asanko Joint Venture) and one project in Australia, Chile, Ghana, Peru and South Africa, with total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of approximately 2Moz.
  • It has attributable gold Mineral Reserves of around 48.1Moz and gold Mineral Resources of around 96.6Moz.

Gold Fields' Operations - Update On Covid-19 Impact

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Provinces of South Africa, JSE Limited, Johannesburg Securities Exchange, Economy of South Africa, Johannesburg, JSE, Gold Fields, GFI, New York Stock Exchange

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) fully supports the measures and policies to curb the Covid-19 pandemic implemented by the countries in which we operate.

Key Points: 
  • JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) fully supports the measures and policies to curb the Covid-19 pandemic implemented by the countries in which we operate.
  • Gold Fields is fully committed to first and foremost protecting the health and safety of our people and communities, and supports all governments' efforts to contain the spread of the virus," says Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland.
  • It has attributable gold Mineral Reserves of around 48.1Moz and gold Mineral Resources of around 96.6Moz.
  • Gold Fields has a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Limited, with a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Net1 appoints Ian Greenstreet to its board of directors

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Financial services, Companies, Economy of the Netherlands, Bank, ING Group, ABN AMRO

He also served as regional Head of Risk for ABN AMRO Bank and a board member and head of Henderson Fund Management in Luxembourg.

Key Points: 
  • He also served as regional Head of Risk for ABN AMRO Bank and a board member and head of Henderson Fund Management in Luxembourg.
  • I am very pleased to welcome Ian to our Board, said Christopher S. Seabrooke, Chairman of the Net1 Board.
  • Net1s Board will be comprised of two executive and six independent directors once Mr. Greenstreets appointment is effective.
  • Net1 leverages its proprietary banking and payment technology to distribute low-cost financial and value-added services to underbanked consumers and small businesses.