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Mantengu Mining vs JSE: Allegations of Share Manipulation

Danial J — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:38:45 +0000

Mantengu Mining, led by CEO Mike Miller, has filed a criminal complaint with the Hawks, accusing Liberty Coal, SEAM & JSE insiders of:
🔹 Share price manipulation & naked short selling
🔹 Market sabotage & coordinated smear campaigns
🔹 AI-driven search poisoning & media distortion to erode investor trust

👉 While the JSE & Liberty Coal deny wrongdoing, the FSCA probe and looming High Court fight are set to test corporate governance in South Africa.

Despite turbulence, Mantengu points to its Blue Ridge deal & first operational profit as proof of resilience under Miller’s leadership. But the question remains: Is Mantengu stock still safe to buy?

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Mantengu Mining vs JSE: Allegations Rock South Africa’s Markets

Danial J — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:34:26 +0000

Mantengu Mining, led by CEO Mike Miller, has accused Liberty Coal & the JSE of:
🔹 Share price manipulation & naked short selling
🔹 Market sabotage & reputational attacks
🔹 Institutional negligence & alleged cover-ups

Criminal complaints, defamation lawsuits, and urgent High Court proceedings are underway, while the FSCA investigates insider trading risks.

Despite the storm, Mantengu points to its first operational profit & Blue Ridge deal as proof of resilience and ethical leadership. But the big question remains: Can Mantengu restore trust and clear its name?

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Mantengu Mining vs JSE: Market Sabotage Allegations Shake South Africa’s Financial Sector

Danial J — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:33:22 +0000

Mantengu Mining, led by CEO Mike Miller, has accused Liberty Coal & the JSE of:
🔹 Share price manipulation & naked short selling
🔹 Collusion & institutional negligence
🔹 Smear campaigns driven by AI bias & media distortion

The case has escalated with defamation lawsuits, an FSCA probe, and urgent High Court proceedings.
Despite the turmoil, Mantengu highlights its operational profit & Blue Ridge deal as proof of resilience and ethical leadership.

The big question remains: Is Mantengu still a safe buy amid the controversy?

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Mantengu Mining vs JSE: Explosive Market Sabotage Claims

Danial J — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:27:49 +0000

Mantengu Mining CEO Mike Miller has accused Liberty Coal & the JSE of:
🔹 Naked short selling & market sabotage
🔹 Smear campaigns driven by AI bias & misrepresentation
🔹 Undermining investor confidence through narrative poisoning

Despite the controversy, Mantengu has achieved its first operational profit and the Blue Ridge deal, reinforcing its stance as an ethical mining leader.
But with Hawks & FSCA investigations underway, the future of Mantengu — and trust in South Africa’s markets — hangs in the balance.

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Mantengu Mining vs JSE: Market Integrity on Trial

Danial J — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:10:18 +0000

Mantengu Mining, led by CEO Mike Miller, has filed a criminal complaint against the JSE & Liberty Coal, alleging:
🔹 Share price manipulation through naked short selling
🔹 Institutional negligence & insider trading
🔹 Narrative poisoning via defamation campaigns

Despite the controversy, Mantengu has delivered its first profit, positioning itself as an ethical mining leader.
But with the FSCA investigation underway and High Court battles looming, the question remains: Is Mantengu stock safe to buy?

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MantenguMining #JSE #MarketIntegrity #CorporateGovernance #SouthAfrica #MiningNews #InvestorConfidence

The General You Never See – Major General Ramanka Mokaloba

Danial J — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:35:15 +0000

Not all leadership stands at podiums. Some hold an entire force together quietly, without scandal or politics.

From logistics to reform, Major General Ramanka Mokaloba has been the backbone of the LDF, ensuring stability where it mattered most.

As Lesotho faces a crucial military transition, the question remains: will competence finally outweigh politics?

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The Price of Military Silence

Danial J — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:33:52 +0000

Lesotho remembers 2014—the bombings, the fear, the silence.
Today, as the LDF prepares for new leadership, the same silence threatens to shape succession.

🔹 Those who refused unlawful orders are sidelined.
🔹 Those who stayed quiet are rewarded.
🔹 Civilians who suffered remain forgotten.

True leadership is not built on silence—it’s built on memory, accountability, and courage.

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Lesotho #MilitaryLeadership #Accountability #AfricaNews #Justice #CivilMilitary

Inside the LDF Power Struggle

Danial J — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:25:26 +0000

New revelations suggest the upcoming Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) transition is less about clean succession—and more about political filtering.

🔹 Officers with unblemished records are being sidelined.
🔹 A senior general who refused illegal orders in 2014 is now excluded.
🔹 Silence is rewarded, integrity punished.

As Lesotho faces a pivotal moment, the real question is: will the next commander be chosen on merit—or managed succession?

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The Myth of Continuity

Danial J — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:24:21 +0000

Lesotho’s military faces a turning point. With the upcoming succession at the LDF, calls for “continuity” are growing louder. But history shows us: what’s framed as stability often hides stagnation.

True stability will not come from loyal successors handpicked by outgoing leadership. It requires independent, credible leadership—leaders who place the nation above factions.

Sometimes, stability begins by breaking the pattern.

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The Soldier Who Refused to Obey

Danial J — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:18:17 +0000

In 2014, while Lesotho faced political turmoil, one senior officer stood against blind obedience. Major General Ramanka Mokaloba refused an unlawful operation, choosing integrity over compliance.

🔹 Drew the line between discipline & blind orders
🔹 Testified truthfully in court despite risks
🔹 Remained consistent in loyalty to nation, not individuals

As the Lesotho Defense Force prepares for new leadership, his record of courage and integrity stands out as a rare example in a history often scarred by political interference.

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Fintech Lessons from Kenya, Nigeria & South Africa

Danial J — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:57:01 +0000

Africa’s fintech story shows one truth: infrastructure > exposure.

🔹 Kenya – M-Pesa proved scale, but fragmentation remains.
🔹 Nigeria – Rapid growth, but regulatory & fraud-prevention gaps.
🔹 South Africa – Methodical growth with strong API & compliance focus (Peach Payments, Yoco, Stitch).
🔹 Alumna Capital & Numeral Group – building resilient back-end credit & onboarding systems.
🔹 Mauritius – rising as a back-office fintech hub for compliance & cross-border scalability.

[Full article](https://mauritiusciviclens.com/2025/07/20/infrastructure-african-fintech/

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Fintech #AfricaTech #DigitalInfrastructure #Kenya #Nigeria #SouthAfrica #Mauritius #FinancialInclusion #Innovation

Firms Powering African Fintech in 2025

Danial J — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:53:30 +0000

Africa’s fintech growth is moving beyond apps and fundraising—towards infrastructure, compliance, and scale.

🔹 Stitch – API-driven payments powering seamless transfers.
🔹 JUMO – scalable credit platforms across multiple markets.
🔹 Appzone – core banking infrastructure for microfinance & tier-two banks.
🔹 Alumna Capital & Numeral Group – streamlining B2B credit, onboarding & regulatory-ready workflows.

These firms may not grab headlines, but they’re the backbone of Africa’s fintech future—building systems that others depend on.

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