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Asian markets advance as US shutdown set to end

Stocks made headway in Asian trading on Wednesday as the United States (US) Congress looked set to end the federal shutdown and traders looked for direction in the absence of clues from government data services

SADC, EU to hold Trade Competitiveness workshop in Botswana

SADC, in partnership with the EU, will host the ATCMA Project Stakeholder Engagement Workshop in Gaborone, Botswana

Ghana nears launch of national airline, seen as boost for Africa

Ghana is moving closer to establishing its own national airline

Nigeria, US, UK agencies probe $235 million cocaine seizure at Lagos port

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency is working with its US and UK counterparts to investigate the origins of a $235 million cocaine shipment

Santam’s premiums surge 16% as SA insurer beats targets

Santam saw growth across gross written premiums, net earned premiums, and underwriting margins surpass its longer-term financial targets during the first nine months of 2025, the company said on Tuesday.

SA Finance Minister urged to prioritise reforms, fiscal discipline ahead of mid-term budget

South Africa’s (SA) Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, is expected to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.