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Market capitalisation listed on Beijing Stock Exchange tops $127 billion

The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) marked its fourth anniversary on Saturday, with the number of listed companies rising from 81 at its launch to 282, with their total market capitalisation exceeding 900 billion Yuan (about $127 billion)

Tesla requires suppliers to avoid China-made parts for US cars: Reports

Tesla is now requiring its suppliers to exclude China-made components in the manufacturing of its cars in the United states, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday

SA secures first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years

South Africa (SA) has secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years

Vodacom-Starlink partnership could fill Africa’s rural connectivity gaps: Analyst

Vodacom Group has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to businesses across Africa, a move expected to strengthen rural network coverage and improve service reliability.

SA will continue engaging US to protect economic interests

South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the country’s decision to continue engaging with the United States (US) ahead of the G20 Summit.

Bitcoin slides to six-month low as risk off tone grips markets

Bitcoin traded below $96 000 for the first time in over six months on Friday, as a sell-off in risky assets accelerated on fading expectations for a December rate cut from the United States Federal Reserve.