By Bonolo Mokonoto and Ntando Thukwanam, Bloomberg South Africa’s unemployment rate rose more than expected in the first quarter …
Oil rose as Iran said it wouldn’t soften its conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump rejected its proposal to do so, dashing hopes of a speedy resumption of traffic …
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Trump to meet Xi Thursday for high-stakes US-China summit
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterUS President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet Thursday morning in Beijing, according to the …
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Africa’s CEOs warn online gambling is draining customer wallets
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterAfrica’s growing gambling use is sapping income that would ordinarily be flowing into groceries, entertainment and mobile phone …
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South Africa says war puts R2.13 trillion revenue goal at risk
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterSouth Africa’s newly appointed tax commissioner warned that the Iran war could undermine the government’s ability to meet …
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Oil holds slump as US offers memo to Iran in bid to open strait
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterOil steadied after losing nearly 8% in the previous session, as the US and Iran weighed a fresh …
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AB InBev volumes beat expectations bolstered by beer demand
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterAnheuser-Busch InBev volumes unexpectedly increased as robust demand for beer in the region that includes Mexico offset sluggishness …
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Dubai Airport passenger traffic drops 66% in March on Iran war
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterDubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international hub, reported a 66% drop in passenger numbers in March as …
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Global shocks seen spurring African pivot to domestic capital
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterRising geopolitical uncertainty is driving African financiers to tap domestic capital, as governments roll out policies, regulations and …
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Coca-Cola Co.’s focus on smaller sizes is paying off with cash-strapped consumers as the world’s largest beverage maker …
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Jewellers have long used a simple mechanism to protect themselves against volatile gold prices – borrow the precious …