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JSE cheers collapsed Shoprite, Steinhoff merger
February 20, 2017--The share prices of both Steinhoff and Shoprite have jumped on news of their failed merger talks, as Naspers boosted the JSE and blue chip shares made a strong run.
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Source: FIN24
Trading kicks off on SA's newest stock exchange
February 20, 2017--South Africa's newest stock exchange, ZAR X, kick-started trading on Monday with the listing of one the world's largest white maize providers.
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Source: FIN24
JSE dips as global rally fades
February 17, 2017--The JSE has followed global markets lower, after investors decided worldwide to take a breather and bank some profits.
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Source: FIN24
Naspers surge boosts industrials on JSE
February 16, 2017--Naspers, which represents about 20% of the JSE's value, has lifted almost 2% on a day when rand strength has put most of the market under pressure.
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Source: FIN24
Stun grenades hardly a hiccup for rand that's seen darker days
February 16, 2017--The rand is among the world's top 10 best performers this year, despite speculation that President Jacob Zuma may fire Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
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Source: FIN24
Rand eyes R13/$ as EM sentiment turns positive
February 14, 2017--The rand, together with other emerging market currencies, has been firmly on the front foot, with the local unit strengthening 2% against the greenback.
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Source: FIN24
JSE lifts on global rally
February 13, 2017--The worldwide rally in stock prices has continued and the JSE has been on the same bandwagon, with positive sentiment spilling over to the commodity sector.
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Source: FIN24
World Bank Report: Improving Conditions for People and Businesses in Africa's Cities Is Key to Growth
February 9, 2017--Africa's cities are growing in population-adding the size of another Nigeria to cities by 2025-so have a critical role to play in their countries' economic growth, says a new World Bank report released today.
Improving conditions for people and businesses in African cities by aggressively investing in infrastructure and reforming land markets is the key to accelerating economic growth, adding jobs, and improving city competitiveness.
view the World Bank report-Africa's Cities: Opening Doors to the World
Source: World Bank
Nigeria: Country Listed Among World's Most Powerful Economies By 2030
February 9, 2017--Nigeria has been listed among thirty two countries that will be world's most powerful economies by the by 2030.
The release by PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the world's largest professional-services firms, in its predictions for the most powerful economies in the world by 2030.
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Source: AllAfrica.com
JSE mostly down on State of the Nation jitters
February 7, 2017--Sentiment on the JSE has remained cautious as investors nervously await the State of the Nation address and amid lingering concerns about a possible Cabinet reshuffle.
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Source: FIN24
