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Commodities

Kenyan Court Blocks Vodacom's $2.1bn Safaricom Stake Sale, Shares

A Kenyan court has struck down Vodacom's $2.1bn Safaricom stake purchase, reopening a long-running legal battle over the deal.

5 min read

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Exchange indeces

JSE Market Brief: Rate Hold, Oil Pressure and Resource Stocks

South Africa's JSE All Share Index fell 1.79% in July as investors responded to rate uncertainty, higher oil prices and rising inflation. The SARB's decision to hold its repo rate at 7% has added another layer of uncertainty for investors and businesses.

2 min read

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Exchange indeces

JSE Market Brief: Rate Hold, Oil Pressure and Resource Stocks Weigh on South African Equities

South Africa's JSE All Share Index fell 1.79% in July as the SARB unexpectedly held interest rates steady despite rising inflation and higher oil prices. Here's what the latest market movements mean for investors and businesses.

2 min read

Weekly Pulse

The Weekly Pulse: June 23–27, 2026

Cotton falls below 70 cents, putting pressure on Sahel producers; gold consolidates above $3,200; and the JSE Top 40 holds an 8.6% year-to-date gain.

1 min read