Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could lead to parts shortages and plant closures||Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could lead to parts shortages and plant closures

Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) of South Africa (SA) has taken the City of Johannesburg to the High Court over the removal of informal traders||Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) of South Africa (SA) has taken the City of Johannesburg to the High Court over the removal of informal traders

Private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched a $1 billion fund to invest in critical minerals projects in Africa||Private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched a $1 billion fund to invest in critical minerals projects in Africa

Swiss-based bottler Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to buy a 75% stake in its African counterpart for a total of $2.6 billion||Swiss-based bottler Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to buy a 75% stake in its African counterpart for a total of $2.6 billion

Unilever said on Tuesday the timeline for the planned demerger of The Magnum Ice Cream Company has been delayed due to the United States (US) federal government shutdown, with further updates on the revised schedule to be provided as soon as possible||Unilever said on Tuesday the timeline for the planned demerger of The Magnum Ice Cream Company has been delayed due to the United States (US) federal government shutdown, with further updates on the revised schedule to be provided as soon as possible

Asian shares rose on Tuesday as the prospect of easing trade tensions between the world’s top two economies boosted risk sentiment, while Sanae Takaichi was set be elected Japan’s next prime minister, lifting the Nikkei and weighing on the Yen||Asian shares rose on Tuesday as the prospect of easing trade tensions between the world’s top two economies boosted risk sentiment, while Sanae Takaichi was set be elected Japan’s next prime minister, lifting the Nikkei and weighing on the Yen