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Africa’s largest exchange reflects on 20 years since listing itself

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Dubai–South Africa business links strengthen as trade surges past R129bn

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Debt turning point reached as South Africa maintains fiscal discipline

Source: Reuters/David 'Dee' Delgado. Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira and the Zimbabwe's delegation celebrate after winning the election of non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council at UN headquarters in New York City, US, Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Africa gains influence as Zimbabwe wins seat on UN Security Council

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Surprise win for JSE: First French company lists

CIMA welcomes a new cohort of future finance leaders in Southern Africa

CIMA welcomes a new cohort of future finance leaders in Southern AfricaAICPA & CIMA

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Ramaphosa: R1tn build starts now—but oil shock threatens costs

Source: Reuters. South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2026 budget speech to lawmakers in Cape Town, South Africa, February 25, 2026.

South Africa's fiscal targets on track despite Iran war, Treasury saysNilutpal Timsina and Sfundo Parakozov

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Nedbank's Ecobank split triggers strategic realignment in Africa

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Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US

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Source: Supplied. Joelene Pierce, who is set to take up the reins as CEO of KPMG in South Africa from 1 March 2026.

Joelene Pierce set to assume role as KPMG SA CEO

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Rate cuts boost savings, drive housing demand

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Treasury funding at risk as Morero faces mounting pressure over Joburg finances

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SA travel startup TurnStay raises R34m to expand across Africa

SA travel startup TurnStay raises R34m to expand across Africa

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South Africa's finance minister and central bank governor at odds over inflation target

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How public-private partnerships can benefit from the National Treasury Regulation amendments

Dee-dee Mathelela 4 Aug 2025

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Why global equities are outperforming private equity in 2025

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Trump imposes 30% tariffs on SA as Pretoria announces ‘urgent interventions’ to protect jobs

1 Aug 2025

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FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

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Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-off

Kopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning 1 Aug 2025

CIMA strengthens global governing body through election of three African finance leaders

CIMA strengthens global governing body through election of three African finance leaders

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In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decision

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2025

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South African rand drops to one-month low as tariff cloud hangs over interest rate decision

Sfundo Parakozov 31 Jul 2025

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Prada Group posts strong first-half 2025 results despite global challenges

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National house-price inflation hits highest growth since 2007

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African central banks' gold rush faces liquidity, price risks, Fitch unit says

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Kenya's President William Ruto speaks at a press conference after police officers shot protesters demonstrating against Kenya's proposed finance bill 2024/2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, 25 June 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

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