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Stocks make little progress, gold rises as tariff news looms

U.S. equities were barely changed while European stocks fell on Wednesday and safe-haven gold was in demand as investors anxiously awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and…

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The Aussie is losing its way as markets’ risk compass

The Australian dollar’s surprising resilience in the face of the hit to market sentiment from U.S. tariffs is raising questions whether its long-standing role as a proxy for risk is…

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Glass Lewis recommends voting against CEO pay at Goldman Sachs

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommended investors cast advisory votes against the pay of top Goldman Sachs (GS.N), opens new tab executives, citing the Wall Street bank’s “continued inability to align…

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EWSC injects E 1.1 billion into improved water access, sanitation

By Delisa MagagulaThe Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) has embarked on a transformative project to improve water supply and sanitation services in the Manzini region. With an investment of E1.1…

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King commissions nationwide Army recruitment

His Majesty King Mswati III and the Queen Mother Indlovukazi at the 25th Army Day celebrations at Nokwane on Friday.By Thokozani Mazibuko The Kingdom of Eswatini continues to intensify its…

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Gold climbs as new Trump tariffs on auto sector stoke trade tensions

Gold prices hit their highest in nearly a week on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on auto imports starting next week, escalating global trade tensions that…

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South African rand gains amid unease over Trump’s tariff plans

South Africa’s rand edged higher early on Wednesday, as investors mulled over U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans which they fear will cause an economic slowdown.At 0707 GMT, the…

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Earth Hour promotes environmental conservation

With Siphesihle DlaminiWith the world recognizing Earth Hour 2025, on March 22 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, local time, millions of people will unite in a powerful demonstration of…

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Dollar slips from three-week high as tariff uncertainty lingers

The dollar fell slightly from an almost three-week high on Tuesday after rising earlier in the session as currencies continued to waver on the back of uncertainty about tariffs.U.S. President…

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‘Public service is a marathon, not a race’

Manzini Municipal Council CEO Lungile DlaminiBy Kwanele Dhladhla Astute Municipal Council of Manzini Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lungile Dlamini has expressed a strong sense of belief that collaboration remains key to…

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