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US administration to inject up to $150 million into chip laser startup xLight

The administration of United States (US) President, Donald Trump has agreed to take a stake in xLight, a startup seeking to develop free-electron lasers viewed as key to making faster computing chips

Merafe begins layoffs as electricity tariff proposal fails to save SA smelters

Glencore has begun formally laying off workers

SA’s economic growth slows in third quarter as expected

Nine of the 10 sectors tracked by Statistics SA recorded higher output

‘African diaspora should play key role in WTO reforms’

World Trade Organisation (WTO) prepares for its most ambitious reforms in 30 years

Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows

Shoppers spent $17.3 billion online on Cyber Monday, Salesforce data showed, capping the Black Friday weekend. Global online sales were up 5.3%, according to the data firm

Oil prices steady on worries about geopolitical risks to supply

Oil prices held firm on Tuesday as traders weighed up risks