ANALYSIS: MultiChoice striving to rule Africa’s sports betting sector

R1.1-trillion was wagered in the country’s gambling industry in 2023/24 — 40.2% more than in the previous financial year

Dollar set for big 2024 gain as traders brace for higher inflation

Yen has fourth year running of weakening while euro stays close to two-year lows

Russia warns the US against possible nuclear testing under Trump

Moscow keeping its options open in the face of what it sees as an “extremely hostile” stance by Washington

Ramaphosa delays decision on prosecutor for about 16 months

President asked to suspend Johannesburg public prosecutions director Chauke in August 2023

JSE weaker as short holiday week wraps up

Local bourse poised to end year 9% higher and rand on track to break a four-day losing streak

Nampak, the comeback kid

At year’s end CEO Phil Roux was sure Nampak was in a far better position than it was a year ago

Activism group calls for systemic reforms to address inequality

Extreme disparities are evident, with CEOs earning on average 597 times the wages of the lowest-paid workers

SA calls for dialogue as tension rises in Mozambique

Government says it is ready to help in any way to end violent protests

SA secures Agoa benefits for 2025

Duty free access renewed for another year as the country prepares to strengthen trade ties with the US

Gemfields ‘closely monitoring’ situation in Mozambique

Groups associated with the illegal mining and trading of rubies have taken advantage of the political unrest near its Montepuez Ruby mine

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland

President-elect’s approach unbound by diplomatic niceties in remarks aimed at Chinese influence in Latin America

Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election

Opposition claims Frelimo win was rigged, sparking huge protests likely to affect country’s growth outlook

Malatsi sticks to his guns on SABC bill

Minister says he will pursue all measures to validate his withdrawal of the bill

SYDNEY MHLARHI: Barloworld acquisition offers value for shareholders

Concerns addressed in transaction that can be seen as an overwhelmingly positive vote of confidence in SA

State announces winning bidders in seventh window

Not a single wind project was awarded preferred bidder status though

Prosus to buy Latin American online travel agency Despegar for R31bn

The e-commerce giant is using its more than $19bn war chest to do some big deals

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