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We Buy Cars is riding a growing supply of vehicles and expanding its footprint, which could help it move more cars more efficiently over time. The big question is whether its tech tools and new channels can protect profits if used-car prices keep falling and shoppers keep shifting toward cheaper new imports.Read more

Naspers is still tied closely to Tencent, and tighter rules or rising tensions between major countries could make its results feel unpredictable and limit how fast it can build other growth engines. At the same time, the company tries to simplify a complex group and push new products and acquisitions, creating a tug-of-war between hidden upside and hard-to-ignore risks.Read more

Truworths is betting on a new distribution hub, smarter tech, and more focused store and credit strategies to cut waste and sell more to a younger, urbanizing African customer base. But weak consumer demand, tougher competition, and the trade-off of stricter credit rules could keep growth stuck and make today’s profits harder to sustain.Read more

Foschini Group is betting that upgrades to how it sources, makes, and delivers products—plus a key U.K. buyout—will help it win more shoppers and lift profits across its brands. But weak consumer spending in its core markets and the need to keep cutting costs could derail the expected bounce-back.Read more

Motus still leans heavily on petrol and diesel car sales and a showroom-led model, even as buyers shift toward electric cars and online-first ways to shop and own vehicles. See why these changes could squeeze its core business—while its push into services, rentals, and new brand partnerships may help it adapt.Read more

Super Group looks set to benefit as South African car buyers shift toward cheaper Asian brands and as its European logistics arm leans harder into automation. The big question is whether these moves can offset weak commodity transport and tough U.K. auto rules that could keep parts of the business under pressure.Read more

Naspers is betting that smarter investing across its internet businesses—and new AI tools for online shopping—can cut waste and lift profits over time. But the upside depends on pulling off these changes and proving they work in key markets like India, while also convincing investors the company will use its cash in a way that pays off.Read more

We Buy Cars is expanding its footprint and building new tools to handle more sales over time, but the squeeze on used-car pricing and tighter lending could keep profits under pressure for longer than many expect. See what could lift the business as new-car sales feed future supply—and what might hold it back if competition and costs rise.Read more

Foschini Group is betting that a bigger push into beauty, a stronger app-led shopping experience, and new sportswear brands can lift profits even if the consumer stays cautious. The upside comes with real execution and credit risks, so the key question is whether these new engines can outrun a tougher retail backdrop.Read more