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South Africa advances landmark trade partnership with China to unlock duty-free exports

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South Africa launches its first rand-pegged stablecoin, Zaru

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During a briefing on Thursday, Sassa said it had reviewed about 240,000 grants and suspended 70,000. From left Sassa and DSD officials: Fanie Sethokga, Maureen Mogotsi, Themba Matlou, Zodwa Mvulane and Brenton Van Vrede. Photo: Marecia Damons

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Source: Supplied. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announces its role as co-financial adviser on the successful issuance of the inaugural tranche of bonds under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.

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As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

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Famous Brands intends to repurchase approximately 5% of its issued share capital at current share price levels, commencing 1 February 2026 (Image source: © Famous Brands

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30 Jan 2026

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Nqobile Dludla 30 Jan 2026

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Government’s online-only application process, bank verification checks and the broad definition of “income” wrongly exclude poor applicants from the Social Relief of Distress grant, argue the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the #PayTheGrants campaign. Archive photo: Mosima Rafapa

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Marecia Damons 29 Jan 2026

Financial media networks bring commerce media to consumer banks, transforming customer engagement into a new growth stream (Image source: © 123rf )

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