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Zimbabwe bans lithium exports to force local processing

Zimbabwe has stunned global commodity markets by banning the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect. This is part of...

R3.4bn wind farm in crisis after Sibanye rejects force majeure claim

A R3.4-billion private wind farm built to supply clean electricity to mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater has fallen into financial distress after the mining company rejected...

African aviation: Navigating headwinds

For decades, the dream of a seamlessly connected Africa has been grounded by a harsh reality: despite housing nearly 20% of the global population,...

Financial expert welcomes long-awaited increase in tax-free investment limits

Households have been given more room to save and invest for the future as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana raised both the annual tax-free investment...

Emerging economists honoured at Nedbank & Old Mutual awards

Winners of the 54th Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition were announced on Wednesday evening at a gala dinner in Cape Town, held...

Rand stronger on the back of Budget speech

The rand strengthened on Wednesday following the tabling of the 2026 Budget speech. Minister Enoch Godongwana announced tough proposals that will result in legislation...