The Markets Ledger

Ted Turner, the outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing a press release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. No cause of death was given.

Shareholders approve RioZim recovery strategy

Resources group RioZim Limited has secured overwhelming shareholder approval for a raft of resolutions aimed at unlocking fresh capital and disposing of selected assets as the embattled miner battles to stabilise operations amid mounting financial pressures.

Zeco appoints new CE

Engineering group Zeco Holdings Limited has appointed Clifton Frankis as chief executive, as the group seeks to consolidate its return to profitability and accelerate a broader strategic turnaround.

Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks

US President Donald Trump has paused the US military’s “Project Freedom” operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, due to “great progress” being made towards a “complete and final agreement with the representatives of Iran”.