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Rand gains ahead of inflation data, potential ‘grey’ list exit

The Rand gained on Monday, as investors looked to inflation data this week and the possible removal of South Africa (SA) from the Financial Action Taskforce’s “grey” list.||The Rand gained on Monday, as investors looked to inflation data this week and the possible removal of South Africa (SA) from the Financial Action Taskforce’s “grey” list.

Botswana must market its natural diamonds to counter industry decline: Researcher

Credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Botswana’s sovereign credit rating to Baa1 from A3. ||Credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Botswana’s sovereign credit rating to Baa1 from A3.

UAE, SA deepen trade ties at Advantage 2025 Forum

The growing trade relationship between South Africa (SA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken centre stage at the UAE Advantage 2025 Forum in Sandton. ||The growing trade relationship between South Africa (SA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken centre stage at the UAE Advantage 2025 Forum in Sandton.

Amazon’s AWS recovering after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon’s cloud services unit, Amazon Web Service (AWS) was recovering on Monday from a widespread outage that knocked out thousands of websites. ||Amazon’s cloud services unit, Amazon Web Service (AWS) was recovering on Monday from a widespread outage that knocked out thousands of websites.

Net Nine Nine to amplify digital inclusion, economic growth in Africa

Net Nine Nine, South Africa’s (SA) fastest-growing telecommunications service provider, is gradually rolling out||Net Nine Nine, South Africa’s (SA) fastest-growing telecommunications service provider, is gradually rolling out

Dangote refinery assures Nigerians of steady fuel supply amid price surge

The Dangote refinery has moved to allay public concern over rising petrol price||The Dangote refinery has moved to allay public concern over rising petrol price