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High hopes for growth-friendly Medium-Term Budget today

Some people say that the National Treasury’s budget allocation is not geared towards uplifting the economy.

US overtakes China as the biggest foreign direct investor in Africa

United States has overtaken China as the biggest foreign direct investor

‘Global wine output subdued by climate shocks’

Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below average for a third consecutive year as vineyards faced extreme and volatile weather, the International Organization of Vine and Wine said

SA’s Vodacom inks internet deal with Starlink

Vodacom Group said that it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink

Oil prices unchanged following yesterday’s rise 

US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 7 cents to $60.97 a barrel, after climbing 1.5% in the previous session

SA’s First National Bank launches cross-border payment platform

One of South Africa’s (SA) top retail banks, First National Bank has launched a new cross-border payment platform with Mastercard