South Africa’s rand rides optimism over new power plan
The rand firmed on Friday, building on gains made after the government released a long-delayed plan for electricity generation to
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MARKET WRAP: JSE gains for a second week
The JSE capped its second consecutive week of gains on Friday as global markets mulled developments in the US-China trade
South Africa’s rand slides further as blackouts return
South Africa’s rand inched lower early on Thursday, extending the previous session’s sharp drop as the latest nationwide power cuts
Cabinet approves power plan for South Africa
Eskom power lines. Photo: Henk Kruger / ANA PARLIAMENT – Cabinet on Thursday announced it had approved the promulgation of
Rand leaps as parliament approves power generation plan
Parliament has approved the promulgation of South Africa’s long-overdue plan for electricity generation until 2030. This saw the rand rally
Eyeing economic growth, SA seeks to renegotiate old renewables projects
Picture: Reuters INTERNATIONAL – South Africa has started discussions with power producers to try to get cheaper electricity from some
Netflix shares jump as subscribers grow ahead of Disney, Apple attack
This Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, photo shows the Netflix app on an iPhone in New York. Netflix reports financial results
EM stocks end 6-day winning run, lira jumps on ceasefire deal
Emerging market stocks ended a six-day winning streak on Friday as dismal data from China reinforced worries over global growth,
World stocks dip on poorest China growth rate in nearly 30 years
London — World stocks slipped after China posted its weakest growth rate in nearly three decades on Friday, while the
Oil prices edge up on US and China refinery throughput
London — Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as concern over an economic slowdown in China, the world’s biggest oil