Ghost Biz - 21 May 2026

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

-Famous Brands – The group is still profitable, but weak consumer spending and struggling high-end restaurant brands are weighing on growth.

-Pick n Pay & Boxer – Boxer continues to outperform while Pick n Pay sells down its stake to fund an increasingly difficult turnaround.

-Santam – Rising floods, fires, and inflationary pressure could make this a far tougher year for short-term insurers.
21 May English South Africa Business · Business News

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