Ghost Biz - 27 August 2026

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

Gold Fields — The gold price has become increasingly volatile, raising questions around dividends, debt reduction and share buybacks.

Italtile — Accounting problems in Australia are causing headaches, but the bigger challenge is the oversupply in South Africa's ceramic market, with manufacturing capacity running at around 70%.

The Rand — A strengthening rand may offer relief at the fuel pumps and on imported goods, but it's putting pressure on exporters, miners and JSE-listed companies.
27 Aug English South Africa Business · Business News

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