Trump says he might still fire Powell
As Fed chair pick looms.
Copper rally boosts Zambia’s kwacha
As Africa gains from commodities.
Tree-borer beetle spreads in Cape Town
The city says tens of thousands of trees may be at risk as it expands surveys following new detections.
Trendy Pep Home runs rings around Mr Price
With over 470 outlets and rapid expansion, Pep Home has surpassed competitors.
Cape Town’s impressive port rebound boosted by fruit exporters
The Public Sector Partnership that helped boost fruit exports in 2025 has been renewed for 2026.
Zimbabwe to continue mineral purchases in 2026, says Mushayavanhu
'Foreign currency reserves – comprising gold, other precious minerals, foreign deposits, and cash – rose to $1.1bn as of December from $276m in April.
Aspen jumps over 24% on R26.5bn Asian asset sale
The most since January 2000, paring its drop this year to below 30%.
Rand set for biggest gain in 16 years on SA stability
Domestically, the country has benefited from slower inflation and an improving growth outlook.
China’s Jiangxi to buy copper miner SolGold in $1bn deal
Many in the industry are forecasting a shortage of the metal as the global economy electrifies, leading to a series of approaches among big miners, including a failed bid by BHP for Anglo American Plc.
Australia set for desalination boom as water shortages loom
Oxford Economics reckons that over the next 10 years, demand for drinkable water will increase by more than 10% in some areas.