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Global economy proves resilient but faces debt and growth challenges: IMF Chief

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that while the global economy continues to show resilience amid multiple shocks, high public debt and uneven growth remain key risks.

World Cities Day focuses on people-centred innovation in urban spaces

As cities around the world embrace digital transformation, the United Nations (UN) has urged that technology must serve people first, not the other way around.

Nexperia cuts wafer supplies to Chinese plant, ratcheting up chip disruptions

Dutch chipmaker, Nexperia has suspended supplies of wafers to its Chinese assembly plant, according to a letter addressed to its customers that was reviewed by Reuters, which could exacerbate a supply squeeze that is worrying automakers worldwide

Euro zone government bond yields set for slight weekly rise after Fed, ECB

Euro zone government bond yields were on track for a second straight weekly rise, following a hawkish signal by the Federal Reserve and an uneventful European Central Bank (ECB) meeting

As the guns fall silent, Gazans find newly-reopened banks have no cash

The ceasefire in Gaza has eased the trauma of Israel’s air strikes and blockade but as hostage of cash has left Palestinians unable to spend what little money they have without falling victim to wartime profiteers

Rand remains subdued amid Dollar strength

SA Rand weakened this week