Ghost Biz - 6 August 2026

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Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:

- MTN – A weaker second quarter in Nigeria unsettled investors, while stronger results from Ghana offer some reassurance as markets look ahead to the second half of the year.

- Stor-Age – The self-storage specialist is expanding through acquisitions and management agreements, with a focus on growing fee income and improving returns on capital.

- African Bitcoin Corporation – The company’s Bitcoin-focused strategy, its SME lending ambitions, and why the Finance Ghost believes the underlying business story has become confusing.
6 Aug English South Africa Business · Business News

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