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February 28, 2023
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Agriculture, South Africa

South Africa’s 2023 maize harvest seen flat

The Crop Estimate Committee (CEC) of the South African government said on Tuesday that it is expected that South African farmers would harvest 1% more maize in 2022/23. Compared...

February 27, 2023
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Algeria, Currency, South Africa

South African rand regains some ground as dollar slips

On Monday, the South African rand got a little bit stronger against a weak US dollar. This came after a week of losses that left it at its lowest...

February 27, 2023
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Business, South Africa

Nokia signs deal with MTN to expand 5G in South Africa

Nokia (NOKIA.HE) said on Monday that MTN South Africa (MTNJ.J) had chosen it for the first time as one of the equipment suppliers for its 5G radio access network....

February 26, 2023
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South Africa

G20: SA’s Finance minister on Pretoria’s stance on the war in Ukraine

The G20 CFO meetings (February 24-25) should cover concerns, among others. Concerns such as digital currencies and payments, reform of organisations like the World Bank, climate change and financial...

February 24, 2023
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National, South Africa

South Africa’s airline privatization plan at risk -Semafor

South Africa’s plan to partially privatize national airline South African Airways is in jeopardy, according to Semafor newspaper on Thursday. The country’s antitrust commission may not approve the agreement....

February 23, 2023
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Business, South Africa

South African grocery CEOs urge govt to rethink diesel rebates

On Thursday, South Africa’s three largest grocery merchants criticized the government for not providing a diesel tax rebate despite power shortages. Notwithstanding power outages raising costs, they did this....

February 22, 2023
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News, South Africa

CEO of South Africa’s utility Eskom to leave with immediate effect

On Wednesday, Eskom said that its CEO, Andre de Ruyter, would resign immediately. In a news statement, Eskom claimed the decision was reached after a special board meeting with...

February 21, 2023
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Africa, South Africa

South Africa scramble to keep the lights on

Local governments are turning to commercial suppliers to assist companies and residences survive worst energy crisis in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a state of emergency over the...

November 24, 2021
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South Africa

A South African Shopping Site that Brings Together Artisans and the Community

“It was pretty run-down when I first saw it – a series of old warehouses with no vegetation.” “It was a grease and oil dust bowl,” claimed artist James...

November 22, 2021
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ECONOMY, South Africa

Low-Middle-Income South Africa on the Rise, Models Show

Low-middle-income South Africa on the rise, models show. According to a Eunomix Business & Economics Ltd. model, South Africa’s political and economic deterioration will accelerate by 2028. The analysis...

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