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Africa’s top bank up for grabs but no takers yet

Africa’s biggest bank by market value just became a possible takeover target - at a time when potential buyers are scarce.

Billionaire Johann Rupert’s Remgro Ltd and RMB Holdings Ltd are spinning off their stakes in Johannesburg-based FirstRand Ltd to achieve better value for their investment in the banking group.

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