The first six months of 2026 can only be described as a disappointment for investors on the Johannesburg …
By Ntando Thukwana, Bloomberg A multibillion-dollar cross-border payments platform serving southern Africa plans to expand beyond the South African rand and Angolan kwanza, widening the range of currencies it supports to lower transaction costs …
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African economies bounce back as energy prices tumble, PMIs show
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterAfrican economies from South Africa to Kenya bounced back in June and may get a further boost in …
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Eswatini Investment Conference offers opportunities for all sectors
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterTHE upcoming Eswatini Investment Conference (EIC) which is designed to strengthen regional collaboration and position the southern African …
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Oil pares early gains as US, Iran halt attacks after flare-up
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterBy Nicholas Lua, Bloomberg Oil pared early gains after the US and Iran agreed to stop attacking each …
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AI boom set to lift Thai exports to record value this year
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterBy Suttinee Yuvejwattana, Bloomberg Thailand expects exports to reach a record $366.8 billion this year as global investment …
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FMB Capital Holdings has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with global payments technology company, Visa, to accelerate …
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Oil extends drop as more tankers cross Hormuz after peace talks
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterBy Yongchang Chin and Gabriel Levin, Bloomberg Oil extended declines as more tankers openly cross the Strait of …
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Pound, gilts rise after UK prime minister Starmer resigns
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterBy James Hirai and Vassilis Karamanis, Bloomberg The pound and gilts edged higher after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer …
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Inflation expectations are rising, Sarb’s Kganyago warns
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterBy Monique Vanek, Bloomberg South Africa’s central bank governor said policymakers are seeing early signs of second-round inflation effects …
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Botswana eyes power exports with $100m solar plant
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterBy Adelaide Changole, Bloomberg Botswana is set to begin construction of its first large-scale solar plant after developers secured …
