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SA’s MTN service revenue rises 26% on Nigeria, Ghana growth

MTN’s strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana

Alphabet’s shares rally after Berkshire reveals $4.9 billion stake

Alphabet’s shares rose 5.5% in premarket trading on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a stake in the tech giant, marking what could be one of the final major moves by the conglomerate under the leadership of Warren Buffett.

Oil falls after loadings resume at key Russian export hub

Oil prices fell on Monday, erasing last week’s gains, as loadings resumed at the key Russian export hub of Novorossiysk, after a two-day suspension at the Black Sea port that had been hit by a Ukrainian attack

Rand steady as markets brush off credit upgrade, pivot to interest rate decision

SA Rand held its ground in early trading on Monday

New Zealand’s top court rules that Uber drivers are employees

New Zealand’s highest court sided on Monday with a lower court’s ruling that drivers of Uber who brought a case against the rideshare company should be treated as employees, a decision that could pave the way for collective bargaining

L’Oréal buys second Chinese skincare stake as C-Beauty brands snare market share

Cosmetics giant L’Oreal said on Monday it has taken a minority stake in mass-market Chinese skincare brand Lan, marking its second investment in recent months in China, where local brands have grown rapidly