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Ian Benjamin

Ian Benjamin

Ian is a business news anchor and writer focused on African markets, corporate developments, and economic policy. His work examines how investment, entrepreneurship, and shifts in global trade affect businesses and communities across the continent. He delivers clear, evidence-driven reporting that connects company decisions and economic trends with their practical consequences for African readers.

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Townpress Business · Africa Nedbank Takes Control of NCBA in East African Expansion

Nedbank has completed its acquisition of approximately 66% of NCBA Group, securing control of the East African banking group while retaining its brand, local leadership and Nairobi stock…

22 Oct 2026 · 23:49
Townpress Business · Gauteng China Opens Duty-Free Access, but SA Faces a Deadline

South Africa is targeting Chinese buyers for more manufactured and processed goods while negotiating longer term access beyond a tariff concession that expires in April 2028.

22 Oct 2026 · 16:36
Townpress Business · North West Implats directors visit Styldrift after Rustenburg safety reset

Implats independent non-executive directors July Ndlovu and Lucky Kgatle have visited Styldrift to engage employees and familiarise themselves with the operation, against a backdrop of renewed attention to…

21 Oct 2026 · 20:36