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SA Reserve Bank to cut rates 25 bps to 8.00% on Sept. 19

SA Reserve Bank By Vuyani NdabaSouth Africa’s Reserve Bank is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years – by 25 basis points to 8.00%…

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Ronnie’s sharp pencil redefined Eswatini’s portraiture!

Ronnie’s sharp pencil redefined Eswatini’s portraiture!By Siphesihle DlaminiStep into the mesmerizing world of artistry with Ronnie Dlalapencil, the visionary artist wielding a pencil like no other. Eswatini Financial Times: Can you…

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Boost for MK Party as Floyd Shivambu crosses floor

Floyd ShivambuJOHANNESBURG – The deputy leader of the South African opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said on Thursday he was resigning to join the party led by former president Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK).Floyd…

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South Africa’s Standard Bank posts 4% rise in half-year profit

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Africa’s biggest lender by assets Standard Bank said on Thursday its half-year profit rose by 4%, with performance supported by franchise growth in its banking businesses…

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Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival

A catalyst for creative growth and market expansion in EswatiniBy Siphesihle DlaminiThe Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival has emerged as a transformative platform for creatives in Eswatini, particularly…

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Eswatini listed in African countries doing well in intra-African trade 

Intra Africa Trade By Delisa Thwala Intra-African trade fosters regional integration by fostering collaboration among African countries, resulting in the creation of common infrastructure, harmonized rules, and the removal of trade obstacles.The Kingdom…

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South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs for third quarter in a row

FILE PHOTO: Job seekers wait beside a road for casual work offered by passing motorists in Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoBy Kopano GumbiPRETORIA –…

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The New Mall up for E40 million expansion

Construction work has already begun.By Delisa Thwala After years of pleading for one of the most affordable Supermarkets Boxer store, the people of Mbabane have been finally answered.The New Mall in…

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Sasol appoints new finance chief

SasolSouth African petrochemicals company Sasol has promoted Walt Bruns to chief financial officer, it said on Tuesday, replacing Hanre Rossouw at the start of next month.Sasol said Rossouw resigned to pursue…

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South Africa battles to fund vital grid upgrade for green energy

A person walks past power linesBy Tim CocksPRETORIA – South Africa’s plan to expand its power grid, now the biggest bottleneck to replacing coal with renewables, has hit a snag: finding…

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