Flash Briefing: Israelis want to buy SA's Clover; Voters elect another anti-corruption independent; ESG gathers momentum; Impala back in black

In today’s global business headlines…… Further evidence of the rapidly changing political world this morning comes from El Salvador where a 37 year old former advertising executive swept to the victory in the first round of the presidential election.  Momentum continues to grow for ESG factors to receive more attention from public companies. In South African related news, a consortium led by Israeli group Central Bottling Company has made a R4.8bn offer to acquire control of South Africa’s dominant dairy business Clover. Also from South Africa, one time JSE heavyweight Impala Platinum is clawing its way back to health with news this morning that it has rebounded back into profit.