The Standard Group stock has risen 45% over the last month (closing at 53 on Friday), and rumors of an imminent sale have now hit Parliament. It’s largest sharegolder is SNG Holdings with 69%, so a deal can easily be made with a new buyer, if true.

The Standard newspaper still trails the Nation, and while their KTN is still the top television station, it appears to be standing still while NTV (Nation TV) is creeping up on them.