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Oil pauses with OPEC+ output hike, US government shutdown in focus

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after two days of declines as investors weighed Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) plans for a larger output hike next month.

SA motorists warned over risk of insurance claims being rejected

The National Financial Ombud (NFO) Scheme South Africa (SA) has warned motorists that failing to keep their vehicles in a roadworthy condition could result in their insurance claims being rejected after an accident.

IMF reaches agreement with Ivory Coast, to disburse over $844 million

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it has reached a staff-level agreement with Ivory Coast under its Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility arrangements.  

SA’s Capitec Bank reports 26% rise in half-year profit

South African (SA) lender Capitec Bank reported on Wednesday a 26% rise in half-year profit.

Namibia projects tourism decline after wildfire in game reserve

Namibia’s tourism industry is expected to suffer over the next three years after a week-long wildfire ravaged over a third of its largest game reserve, Etosha National Park, a Senior Government official said.

SA factory mood improves in September, Absa PMI shows

South African (SA) manufacturing sentiment improved in September, driven by strong domestic demand, a purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey showed on Wednesday.