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SA’s Dis-Chem posts 9% rise in half-year earnings

South African (SA) pharmacy chain Dis-Chem Pharmacies reported this Thursday a 9% increase

Afreximbank holds conference to honour outgoing President

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has marked the conclusion of its President’s tenure

SA President strengthens trade, investment links in Switzerland  

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with Swiss President Karin Keller

Third Luanda Financing Summit aims to bridge Africa’s $3 trillion infrastructure gap

The African Union (AU) Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the Government of Angola, is hosting the 3rd Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development to tackle the continent’s significant infrastructure financing shortfall.

Nigeria imposes 10% withholding tax on short-term securities to boost revenue

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers and other financial institutions to deduct a 10% withholding tax on interest earned from investments in short-term securities.

Nvidia storms past $5 trillion valuation as AI boom powers meteoric rise

Nvidia made history on Wednesday as the first company to reach $5 trillion in market value, powered by a stunning rally that has cemented its place at the centre of the global artificial intelligence boom.