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News24 Business | As Trump returns, African exporters torn between hope and horror
Citrus growers in South Africa are among the businesses most nervous that duty- and quota-free exports to the United States could be scrapped next year when Donald Trump returns to the White House.
News24 Business | Johan Fourie | Why fiscal rules won’t spark SA’s economic revival
Fiscal rules, while perhaps valuable for promoting fiscal stability, do not inherently generate economic growth, says Johan Fourie.
UK Pizza Hut to raise funds after Budget tax hikes
The money could come from a sale of part of the business, or new investment from existing shareholders.
‘Record breaking’ 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says
But the streaming giant’s first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.
‘I feel sick about signing that phone contract’
Small businesses say they feel “powerless” to get out of phone contracts amid claims of mis-selling.
Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil
Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.
Record numbers seek help with water bills
Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.
China megaport opens up Latin America as wary US looks on
A new China-backed megaport in Peru may create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.
Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when?
What answers did we get from some of the key players at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal?
Mortgage costs rise despite interest rate cut
Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.
X users jump to Bluesky – but what is it and who owns it?
Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.
News24 Business | SA’s environment minister says China could assume climate lead if US exits
China has an opportunity to lead the global fight against climate change with the US set to tamp down its commitments following the election of Donald Trump as president, South Africa’s environment minister Dion George has said.
News24 Business | Sasol under fire for uptick in emissions as reduction plans are yet to move the needle
Sasol came under scrutiny at its AGM for failing to reduce carbon emissions, but the group said its transition plan is “back-end loaded”.
Health stocks hit after Trump taps RFK for top job
Investors are “spooked” by plan to name a vaccine-sceptic as US health secretary, analysts say.
UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed
The chancellor says she is “not satisfied” by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.
News24 Business | Barloworld rallies as it flags potential Saudi deal
Shares of industrial and consumer group Barloworld lifted as much as 7% on Friday, when the Caterpillar distributor flagged a double-digit decrease in its headline earnings, but also confirmed it is in talks with Saudi group Zahid.
News24 Business | Maersk’s APM Terminals insists challenge to Durban Port tender made ‘in good faith’
APM Terminals says its decision to take Transnet’s award of the Durban Port contract to court is done in good faith.
Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration
The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory.