MARKET WRAP: Rand weakens again in thin trade

Sustaining the currency’s stability in 2025 “will require fiscal reforms and strategic investments in energy infrastructure”

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

Spar warns of challenges amid private label boom

Increased competition in this booming market could pressure margins and lead to potential oversupply

JSE firms in holiday-shortened week

Trading activity is expected to be subdued throughout the week

It’s official: Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to work together

Trio of Japanese brands sign landmark MOU to explore synergy sharing in a changed market

AECI CFO Rochelle Gabriels steps down

Ian Kramer appointed acting CFO for six months while a successor is found

Gemfields suspends Kagem mining for up to six months

Group cuts back on expenses and development as sales of rubies and emeralds fall

Aspen seeking registration of weight loss drug

Used as a diabetes medication, tirzepatide cannot be promoted as an aid to weight loss without getting approval

Students urged to submit missing NSFAS documents urgently

More than 630,000 bursary and 17,000 loan applications approved provisionally

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