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Cricket and flag football were among five sports added to the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games on Monday after being approved by the International Olympic Committee as it…
‘Some white farmers accept TBs for compensation for developments on land’
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said some white former commercial farmers whose land was acquired by the Government under the fast-track land reform programme have individually agreed to be compensated with Treasury Bills (TBs).
Karo project timeline moved by 12 months
South African firm Tharisa Capital has extended the timeline for the commissioning of its Karo Platinum mine project in Zimbabwe to June 2025 in response to the deterioration in global platinum group metals (PGM) prices.
ZSE turnover jumps 418pc over 3 months
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) total turnover for the third quarter of 2023 jumped 418 percent to $171 billion compared to $33 billion recorded during the same period in the prior year, as excess liquidity found its way to the equities market.
‘Special coal facility brings relief to tobacco farmers’
Fildah Gwati TOBACCO farmers will this season access coal for tobacco curing without hassle, thanks to the introduction of a special coal facility by the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board…
October commodity prices
Agriculture Commodity Prices – Mbare Market 16 October 2023 Product Description Price Potato/Pocket Chat US$3 Small US$3- US$4 Medium US$6 Large US$7 Extra large US$8 Tomatoes 30kg sandak US$10-US$20 Wooden…
Amazon is coming to South Africa in 2024
It has been an ‘open secret’ for a while, but global online retail and tech giant Amazon yesterday finally officially confirmed that it will be launching Amazon.co.za in the South African market in 2024.
Nigeria set to get US$1,5bn WB loan by year-end
Nigeria’s cabinet approved plans by the government to seek a US$1,5 billion loan from the World Bank, Finance Minister Wale Edun said.
BMW, Sasol seek to develop SA fuel-cell car ecosystem
Anglo American Platinum, BMW and Sasol plan to work together to develop infrastructure that will encourage the production and use of hydrogen-powered vehicles in South Africa.
SA to reclaim position as Africa’s biggest economy
South Africa is projected to briefly surpass Nigeria and Egypt as the largest economy on the continent next year, International Monetary Fund forecasts reveal.