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G20 Finance Chiefs back central banks’ independence as they seal communique

Finance Chiefs from the Group of 20 countries stressed the importance of central bank independence in a communique issued on Friday following a two-day meeting in South Africa’s (SA) coastal city of Durban.

South32 flags impairment of Mozambique aluminium smelter

Australian diversified miner South32 this Monday flagged an impairment to its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique and said that its production was under review because it has not been able to secure affordable power prices after March 2026.

SA Old Mutual highlights economic openings despite global challenges

South African (SA) financial services group Old Mutual says there are still positive opportunities for the country’s economy, even as global growth remains under pressure and inflation persists

Stocks climb on AI, rate cut optimism, unfazed by Trump’s tariffs

Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on United Stated (US) President Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on intern

Car dealers in China’s Yangtze delta region warn of ‘severe challenges’

Car dealers in one of China’s richest regions are appealing to automakers to overhaul sales strategies amid mounting pressure on their cash flow

Ghana warns of power cuts while Italy’s Eni works to boost gas supply

Italian energy group Eni will temporarily suspend operations at a gas plant in Ghana on Sunday to implement a supply increase, likely resulting in power cuts, the West African country said this Wednesday.