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US, Iran tensions rattle markets

US and Iran have rattled the markets,

SA farming sector welcomes court ruling on Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines

South Africa’s (SA) agricultural sector has welcomed a High Court ruling that ends the state’s exclusive control over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, a decision industry stakeholders believe will strengthen efforts to contain outbreaks and improve animal health management.

AfDB approves $66 million for major solar project in Egypt

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a financing package of up to $66 million for the first phase of the Dandara solar project in southern Egypt, supporting the development of a 500-megawatt solar power plant and a 100MWh battery energy storage system.

Oil jumps over 3% as fresh military strikes threaten Hormuz shipments

Oil prices surged more than ‌3% on Monday

Rand slides as renewed Gulf conflict fuels risk-off mood

SA Rand weakened against the Dollar on Monday

Egypt’s January-March current account deficit widens to $5.1 billion

Net foreign direct investment inflows ​edged down to $3.7 billion from $3.8 billion ⁠in the same period of ​2025.
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