South Africa’s rand held steady on Tuesday as investors waited for key events later in the week, including the national budget speech and a meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and …
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South African Rand Gains Slightly as Ramaphosa Confirms Meeting with U.S. President
The South African rand gained a bit of strength on Thursday morning, trading at 18.22 to the U.S. dollar around 6:22 a.m. GMT. This marks a 0.3% improvement from where …
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South Africa’s Rand Falls Slightly as Investors Worry Over Tariffs and Political Tension
South Africa’s currency, the rand, started Thursday morning on the back foot, as global and local uncertainties kept investors cautious. By 6:35am GMT, the rand was trading at 18.8550 against …
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Trump’s Tariff Policy Stirs Fresh Fears of U.S. Recession as Business Leaders and Economists Warn of Consequences
President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose fresh tariffs on several imports has sparked serious conversations about the health of the U.S. economy. Many business experts and top economists have …
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Trump slaps tariffs on Africa as he hails ‘Liberation Day’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global trade waters by introducing heavy new tariffs that affect countries across Africa, as part of what he calls his “Liberation …
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The South African green investor who took on Trump – and won
South African businesswoman, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, is fast becoming a big name in the renewable energy world, both in Africa and around the globe. Born and raised in a small village …
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Trump Pauses Tariff Hikes for 90 Days—China Excluded
United States President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of increased trade tariffs for all countries except China. The pause, which will last for 90 days, was made public …
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FG Urged to Boost AfCFTA Participation as US Slams 14% Tariff on Nigerian Exports
Economic analysts have called on the Federal Government to ramp up local production and take full advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) following the imposition of a …
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Lesotho’s Textile Industry Under Threat as U.S. Slams 50% Tariff
Thousands of jobs in Lesotho’s textile industry may be at risk following the new 50% tariff imposed by the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump. The small …
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Trump’s Trade War: African Countries Face Heavy Tariffs, South Africa Among Worst Hit
US President Donald Trump’s tough trade policies are now affecting several African countries, with many set to suffer major economic setbacks due to high tariffs. President Trump announced the move …