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South Africa’s missing link
Recent positive developments in South Africa will not filter through and benefit the broader economy unless the country can unlock faster growth.
PrimeXBT expands crypto futures in South Africa with 40 new crypto assets
PrimeXBT has launched 40 new crypto futures markets, significantly expanding its asset coverage across high-demand segments
South African retail giant denies involvement in illegal operation
Retail giant SPAR has denied any involvement after a multidisciplinary operation in the City of Tshwane uncovered a site involved in the alleged illegal production of plastic carrier bags.
South Africa hanging on to key US trade deal – for now
South Africa’s government welcomed the approval of a US preferential-trade deal before a key vote in the Senate, where Pretoria has faced opposition to its continued inclusion in the pact.
Bad news for festivalgoers in South Africa
Less than a month before the festival was planned to kick off, the event organisers have cancelled Calabash 2026.
The strange time when South African companies borrowed money to put it in the bank
South African corporates demonstrated an exceptionally conservative, liquidity-focused mindset during Covid-19, with companies borrowing money simply to put it in the bank.
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Russia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die
Russia has detained the chief doctor and acting head of the intensive care unit at a Siberian maternity hospital after the deaths of nine newborn babies, investigators said on Wednesday.
Singapore parliament to debate removing Leader of the Opposition after lying conviction
Singapore’s parliament will debate whether to remove opposition chief Pritam Singh from his post as Leader of the Opposition on Wednesday after he was convicted of lying to parliament.
George Vassiliou, ‘eternal optimist’ president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who died on Wednesday aged 94, once risked arrest in Cold War Hungary smuggling a banned political manifesto past the Iron Curtain.
At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 25 people and injuring about 80, police said.
South Africa has lost its business giants
South Africa once had globally renowned business leaders such as Harry Oppenheimer, Raymond Ackerman, and Sol Kerzner. However, they are all gone.
South African government cautiously optimistic about AGOA lifeline
South Africa’s government welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for Africa for another three years.
South Africa playing a dangerous game
South Africa’s decision to host BRICS naval exercises involving Iran is provoking strong US backlash, including new tariffs and mounting political pressure.
Famous Johannesburg strip club in hot water
The Summit Club in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, is in hot water, owing the city R2.6 million in unpaid power bills and facing allegations of violating regulations.