Global gold demand reaches record high as investors flock to safe-haven asset

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Global gold demand surged to an all-time high in Q3 2025, driven by investor fear and geopolitical tensions. The World Gold Council reports a 3% year-on-year increase ...

Treasury moves to unlock South Africa’s carbon credit market

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The plan comes as South Africa intensifies efforts to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, targeting a reduction in greenhouse ...

AfDB backs Nyanza Light Metals with R1.2bn to boost Africa’s mineral beneficiation

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The African Development Bank has approved a $75 million investment in Nyanza Light Metals to establish a titanium processing plant in South Africa, aiming to boost ...

Murray & Roberts business rescue unaffected despite final liquidation of parent company

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Murray & Roberts Limited has confirmed the Gauteng High Court' s liquidation order for its parent company, Murray & Roberts Holdings, while assuring that its ongoing ...

Renewable energy surge highlights urgent need for grid flexibility and storage investment

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South Africa' s renewable energy commitments have surged past grid capacity, revealing the urgent need for enhanced battery storage and grid flexibility to support ...

Rand steadies as South Africa’s FATF greylist exit boosts investor confidence

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South Africa' s removal from the FATF greylist has stabilised the rand, signalling a vote of confidence in the country' s financial reforms. Experts discuss the ...

South Africa’s FATF grey list exit marks key milestone but reform journey continues

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South Africa' s removal from the FATF grey list marks a significant milestone in its financial reform journey, but experts caution that this is just the beginning ...

Afreximbank President calls for investment in job-creating sectors across the continent

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Dr George Elombi, the newly elected President of Afreximbank, emphasises the need for African nations to channel resources into sectors that generate sustainable ...

Afreximbank bids farewell to visionary leader Prof. Benedict Oramah

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Professor Benedict Oramah receives a heartfelt tribute at a high-profile ceremony in Cairo, celebrating his 31 years of service and transformative leadership at ...

South Africa deepens ties with Afreximbank to boost infrastructure and intra-African trade

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Explore how South Africa' s partnership with Afreximbank is driving infrastructure development and industrialisation across the continent, as highlighted by Deputy ...

Markets cheer as South Africa exits FATF grey list after nearly two years

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South Africa has been removed from the FATF grey list, marking a significant achievement in its efforts to enhance financial integrity and governance. This development ...

Afreximbank nears deal to make SA a sovereign shareholder, paving way for greater investment

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South Africa is on the verge of becoming a sovereign shareholder in the African Export-Import Bank, a move anticipated to significantly enhance infrastructure investment ...

MISTRA report warns State at crossroads, calls for ethical and capable governance

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Discover the findings of the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection' s latest study on South Africa' s public institutions, highlighting the urgent need for ...

SA pushes for faster, cheaper and more inclusive cross-border payments under G20 Presidency

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South Africa is committed to enhancing cross-border payment systems as part of its G20 Presidency, aiming for faster, cheaper, and more inclusive transactions by ...

South32 chair Karen Wood to retire in 2026; Stephen Pearce appointed successor

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South32 announces the retirement of chair Karen Wood AM in February 2026, with Stephen Pearce set to succeed her. This transition marks a pivotal moment for the ...

Home Affairs launches global doorstep passport delivery for South Africans abroad

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South African citizens living abroad can now enjoy doorstep passport delivery, a groundbreaking initiative introduced by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, ...

South Africa’s media and entertainment sector strengthens its digital lead

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Discover how South Africa's entertainment and media industry is poised for growth, driven by digital innovation and changing consumer behaviours, as outlined in ...

Inflation edges up to 3.4% in September as meat prices surge on Foot and Mouth Disease

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South Africa's annual consumer inflation edged up to 3. 4% in September, driven by rising transport and accommodation costs, while meat prices surged to their highest ...

Steenhuisen welcomes Zimbabwe’s lifting of maize import ban

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Zimbabwe's recent decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports has been welcomed by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, who sees it as a significant step ...

Kganyago says SA entering a ‘low-inflation era’ as Treasury moves to formalise lower target

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South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago outlines the country's transition to a lower inflation target and discusses the implications for economic growth ...

Sibanye-Stillwater finalises chrome agreements with Glencore-Merafe Venture

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Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed the finalisation of its chrome agreements with the Glencore-Merafe Venture, set to enhance operational efficiency and unlock long-term ...

South African firms encouraged to expand into global markets through UAE partnership

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South African businesses are presented with a roadmap for international expansion into the UAE, as new trade corridors and investment opportunities are explored ...

Eskom welcomes IRP 2025 as roadmap for South Africa’s energy transition

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Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announces the Integrated Resource Plan, projecting R2. 2 trillion in investments to reshape South Africa's energy sector over the next 15 ...

Enko Capital secures $100 million first close for Africa-focused private credit fund

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Enko Capital has successfully closed US$100 million for its new impact-focused private credit fund, aimed at supporting mid-market companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. ...

IMFC commits to stronger global cooperation amid rising uncertainty, economic transformation

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The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) emphasises the need for international cooperation to address rising debt risks and promote sustainable ...