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MTN CEO highlights strong momentum as Group surpasses 300 million customers

MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ralph Mupita has highlighted the company’s “broad-based and resilient” performance across its African and Middle Eastern markets in the nine months ending September 30, 2025.

Stocks, bonds steady as Nvidia earnings test looms

Stocks and bond yields held firm on Monday, as markets paused for breath after a wobble in tech stocks last week that could resume or reverse when $5 trillion chipmaker Nvidia reports earnings on Wednesday

Germany to resume arms exports to Israel from November 24

The German government will lift an order suspending some weapons sales to Israel from next week, following the ceasefire agreement reached last month, a government Spokesperson said on Monday

SA’s MTN service revenue rises 26% on Nigeria, Ghana growth

MTN’s strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana

UNIFIL condemns Israeli tank fire near peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

The United Nations (UN) Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has condemned a “serious violation” of Security Council Resolution 1701 after an Israeli army Merkava tank fired near one of its foot patrols on Sunday.

Alphabet’s shares rally after Berkshire reveals $4.9 billion stake

Alphabet’s shares rose 5.5% in premarket trading on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a stake in the tech giant, marking what could be one of the final major moves by the conglomerate under the leadership of Warren Buffett.