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Global youth unemployment rises to 67 million

Global youth unemployment rose to 12.4% in 2025, leaving 67 million young people without work, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

SA’s Shoprite sees annual earnings rising up to 14.7%

Shoprite Holdings said on Wednesday it expects ​annual headline earnings to rise

Rand steady near five-month peak

Rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday

Guinea grants Glencore exclusive bauxite mining rights

Guinea gives exclusive rights of its bauxite to mining giant Glencore

Guinea’s Nimba to sell bauxite through monthly tenders  

Guinea’s state-owned Nimba mining to sell Bauxite via monthly tenders

Uganda, Tanzania Tanga regional energy hub could strengthen energy security, reduce exposure

Uganda and Tanzania have endorsed plans for an integrated energy hub aimed at strengthening regional energy security, industrialisation and cross-border trade.