FINANCE

FINANCE

Stay informed with the latest updates from South Africa and around the world. Our news section covers a wide range of topics including politics, social issues, crime, environment, global affairs, and human interest stories.

Nigeria leads Africa’s oil exports to the US 

Nigeria is leading Africa in oil exports to the United States (US), supplying $2.57 billion worth of crude between January and August 2025

Rand flat ahead of GDP data as analysts forecast softer growth

SA Rand traded flat early on Tuesday

Botswana introduces new Banking Act to strengthen financial sector

Botswana has officially overhauled its banking framework with the introduction of a new Banking Act

Vehicle sales surge in SA as industry nears record year

SA’s motor industry has once again shown that forecasting vehicle sales is becoming more art than science

AU conference explores digital transformation to boost African agriculture

African Union (AU) leaders and partners have convened a continental conference aimed at accelerating the adoption and utilisation of digital technologies in Africa’s agricultural sector.

Africa nears record $1 trillion in state-owned assets under management

African state-owned institutions are now managing a record $1 trillion in assets, according to a monthly report from sovereign fund tracker GlobalSWF.