The South African rand fell sharply on Wednesday following disagreements over the country’s budget vote, raising concerns about the strength of the coalition government. By 16:40 GMT, the rand was …
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South Africa’s pro-business Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the government, challenging the legality of the budget process and seeking to block the planned value-added tax (VAT) increase. …
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South Africa’s presidency has responded to the latest U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the need for a new trade agreement with Washington to secure long-term trade stability. The statement came after U.S. …
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South Africa: The EU announces a €4.7 billion investment plan
The European Union has announced a major investment of €4.7 billion in South Africa. This money will be used to support the country’s transition to green energy and boost vaccine …
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South Africa’s two biggest parties yet to reach pact on budget
South Africa’s two biggest political parties, the African National Congress (ANC) and the pro-business Democratic Alliance (DA), are still struggling to reach an agreement on the national budget. The deadlock …
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South African rand strengthens as gold hits fresh peak
South Africa’s rand made gains on Monday, strengthened by a surge in gold prices and growing optimism about a potential agreement between the country’s two largest political parties on the …
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South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Faces Challenges but Sees Slight Improvement
In March, South Africa’s manufacturing sector continued to face challenges, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey. The index, which measures the performance of the manufacturing industry, showed …
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Africa’s Billionaires’ Wealth Reaches $105 Billion; Dangote Leads for 14th Year
Forbes’ latest report reveals that Africa’s billionaires have amassed a combined wealth of $105 billion, a significant Increase from $82.4 billion the previous year. This marks the first time their …
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South African Rand Rises as Gold Prices Hit Record High
The South African rand edged higher today, March 18, 2025, gaining 0.4% to trade at 18.0175 per U.S. dollar, following a strong rally in gold prices. Gold soared to an …
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Insights from Andre de Ruyter to Prevent a Zimbabwean Scenario 2.0
by Editorby EditorIn a thought-provoking column published in Rapport, former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter, currently a senior fellow at Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs, shares valuable insights on steering South …