Explainers

World stocks at record high, UK Labour landslide and US payrolls hog spotlight

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the London Stock Exchange in the City of London October 11, 2013.REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth//File PhotoBy Dhara RanasingheLONDON – World equity markets touched fresh record highs with…

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Bitcoin set for worst week in over a year on Mt. Gox liquidation fears

FILE PHOTO: Physical representations of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency are seen in this illustration taken October 24, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoBitcoin set for worst week in over a year on Mt.…

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Brent crude trades above $87, sets highest levels since April

FILE PHOTO: Crude oil storage tanks are seen in an aerial photograph at the Cushing oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, U.S. April 21, 2020. REUTERS/Drone Base/File PhotoBy Nia WilliamsOil prices for…

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Portugal plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents

A man looks at the skyline in Portugal By Catarina Demony and Sergio GoncalvesLISBON – The Portuguese government is planning to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents in an effort to attract skilled workers despite…

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South African rand edges lower as cabinet announcement nears

FILE PHOTO: A street money changer counts South African Rands in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 5, 2016. REUTERS/Philimon BulawayoJOHANNESBURG – The South African rand edged lower on Wednesday, as an announcement…

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Bee farmers are stranded with honey, no market

By Thokozani MazibukoIn a disappointing turn of events, bee farmers find themselves in a precarious situation with an excess of honey and nowhere to sell it. The farmers had responded…

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E1 billion worth of Microprojects uplifting communities

By Delisa Thwala The Microprojects Programme (MPP) is making a huge impact on the lives of ordinary Swazi’s through establishing self-help infrastructure projects in the rural and semi-urban areas.Director of…

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Over 22,000 international visitors attended Bushfire

By Bahle GamaThe 17th Edition Bushfire Festival witnessed a significant influx of international visitors to the country, marking a notable increase compared to the previous year.According to the Eswatini Tourism…

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BUILD IT unveils 8th store

@DirektorKwenuBy Delisa ThwalaThere seems to be a glimmer of hope in the fast developing small town of Siphofaneni.Thanks to Build It who recently unveiled their 8th store in the area…

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22 countries where the Rand is stronger for tourists

By Bahle GamaEvery tourist’s dream is to spend less or an amount equivalent to the currency in their home country when visiting a foreign country.However, with the exchange rates fluctuating…

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