Ellen Milligan and Veena Ali-Khan, Bloomberg on 13/10/2026

Saudi airport attacks pressure Trump to boost US role in Yemen

The devastating Houthi strikes on Riyadh’s main airport over the weekend killed at least 16 people, including a US citizen, and wounded roughly 300 in the deadliest attack on the kingdom in decades.

E Ellen Milligan and Veena Ali-Khan, Bloomberg
Ntando Thukwana, Bloomberg on 13/10/2026

SA factories crater as China imports stunt revival

Chinese exports to South Africa have more than doubled since the start of the decade, rising by almost $10bn in the first eight months of this year.

N Ntando Thukwana, Bloomberg
Simon Brown on 13/10/2026

Boxer coming for Shoprite’s retail crown

Analysis of Boxer’s strong cash conversion and leadership changes, and a look at global bond market turmoil ahead of SA’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.

S Simon Brown