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Oil steadies as investors mull US tariff impacts

Oil prices were little changed on Friday and heading for a weekly gain, as investors weighed the impact of further tariffs and sanctions by United States (US) President Donald Trump.||Oil prices were little changed on Friday and heading for a weekly gain, as investors weighed the impact of further tariffs and sanctions by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

SA FlySafair pilots’ strike ends after agreement with union

The 12-day strike by pilots at South African (SA) low-cost carrier FlySafair has officially come to an end, following the signing of a formal agreement between the airline’s management and trade union Solidarity.||The 12-day strike by pilots at South African (SA) low-cost carrier FlySafair has officially come to an end, following the signing of a formal agreement between the airline’s management and trade union Solidarity.

PepsiCo boosts stake in energy drink maker Celsius in $585m deal

PepsiCo has increased its stake in energy drink maker Celsius Holdings a $585 million deal, the companies said on Friday|| PepsiCo has increased its stake in energy drink maker Celsius Holdings a $585 million deal, the companies said on Friday

SA motorists prepare for relief at pumps with fuel price drop

South African (SA) motorists are expected to get some reprieve when the SA’s Mineral Resources and Petroleum Department announces the September fuel price adjustments, before they take effect on Wednesday next week|| South African (SA) motorists are expected to get some reprieve when the SA’s Mineral Resources and Petroleum Department announces the September fuel price adjustments, before they take effect on Wednesday next week

SA Reserve Bank interest rate cut welcomed as opportunity to deepen African trade ties

Political Economist Bongani Mahlangu has welcomed the South African (SA) Reserve Bank’s (SARB) latest decision to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points.||Political Economist Bongani Mahlangu has welcomed the South African (SA) Reserve Bank’s (SARB) latest decision to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points.

PayPal working with German banks after widespread payment disruption

PayPal said on Friday that it was working to resolve any remaining issues following a widespread disruption that had halted user payments in Germany, raising alarm over the reliability of the app for online transactions||PayPal said on Friday that it was working to resolve any remaining issues following a widespread disruption that had halted user payments in Germany, raising alarm over the reliability of the app for online transactions