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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

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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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The rise of private credit in South Africa: Opportunity or risk?

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South African fintech Bridgement earns global recognition as SME business loan innovation accelerates

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Reserve Bank's radical move: A unified ATM network in SA

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu speaks in Brasilia, Brazil, August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo.

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Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

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Gold has been predicted to keep rising in 2026. Pictured: Gold mining in South Africa

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Energy security takes centre stage as global coal demand hits record high in 2025 (Image source: © Future Coal

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