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SA President arrives in Switzerland to boost trade ties

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Bern, Switzerland

Barclays to buy US personal loan firm Best Egg for $800 million

Barclays will buy United States (US) personal loan originator Best Egg for $800 million, the British bank said on Tuesday, as it tries to add scale in its personal banking business in the US

US flight delays near 7 000 as government shutdown hits Day 27

United States (US) air travel turmoil deepened as nearly 7 000 flights were delayed nationwide on Monday, with air traffic controller absences surging as the federal government shutdown reached its 27th day

Zambia confirms interest from third party to take over Afreximbank debts

Economist welcomes SA removal from FATF grey list

Economist, Iraj Abedian says South Africa’s (SA) removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list is a step in the right direction, but a lot more needs to be done to maintain its status

Japan, Washington prepare fact sheet on potential US investment projects

Japan and the United States (US) are preparing a fact sheet on potential investment projects in the US, involving Japanese firms such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries