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SA consumer confidence improves on holiday season optimism

All three sub indices of the index the economic outlook.

TotalEnergies to become operator in Galp’s Namibian offshore permit

The finalisation of the transaction is expected to be completed in 2026.

Google faces EU antitrust investigation into AI Overviews, YouTube

Alphabet’s Google faces an European Union (EU) antitrust investigation into its use of web publishers’ online content and YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, the European Commission said on Tuesday

Botswana faces economic crossroads amid diamond market slump

Botswana’s economy is grappling with its sharpest downturn in over a decade as global demand for natural diamonds plunges, prompting urgent calls for reform.

Rand tracks subdued emerging market assets as Fed meeting nears

SA Rand was muted in early trade on Tuesday

Increased air connectivity fundamental to unlocking tourism growth: SA Minister

South Africa (SA) and Australia have announced a new direct flight route connecting Johannesburg and Perth, a move expected to strengthen tourism and trade ties between the two regions.