Politics

South African rand flat but market nervous after last week’s record low

A street money changer counts South African Rands in Harare, Zimbabwe. REUTERS/Philimon BulawayoJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The South African rand was broadly flat in early trade on Monday, but market players…

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Civil servants reluctant to join national pension fund, delays ENPF conversion

ENPF Conference attendees. By Phephile MotauDissenting views have delayed the conversion of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (RENPF) to a pension fund.These were the assertions of the Minister of Labour…

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South African rand recovers from ‘panicked’ record low

South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/IllustrationJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The South African rand made a strong recovery on Friday from a…

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Dollar gains on resilient U.S. economy, flight to safety

A picture illustration shows U.S. 100 dollar bank notes taken in Tokyo. REUTERS/Yuriko NakaoBy Herbert Lash and Alun JohnNEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar hit a fresh two-month high against…

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South African rand slips with focus on rate decision

South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/IllustrationJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s rand slipped against a stronger dollar on Wednesday, as investors…

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South Africans face more interest rate hike pain as inflation sticks

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of South Africa’s central reserve bank, at the reserve bank offices in Pretoria, South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoBy Kopano Gumbi JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa’s…

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South African rand stabilises after Monday’s mini-recovery

South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/IllustrationJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The South African rand was broadly flat on Tuesday, a day after…

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African airlines show interest in partnering with Eswatini Air

Eswatini Air Representative Amos Mkhatjwa, PS Thulani Mkhaliphi, Miniser Manqoba Khumalo and BE CEO Nathi-DlaminiBy Bahle GamaAirlines in the African continent are showing interest in partnering with Eswatini Air and…

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European shares tentative as nerves over US debt talks linger

The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File PhotoBy Stella Qiu and Rae WeeSYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – European shares were off to a…

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When SA sneezes, Eswatini catches the cold

The Ngwenya Border between Eswatini and South Africa. By Jabu MatsebulaWhen South Africa sneezes, Eswatini catches the cold. It’s an expression that regularly comes alive when events inspired by its…

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