by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Due to be heard next week, the case is an opportunity to show that SA is serious about removing itself from the grey list. From Moneyweb. Ziyadh Hoorzook is facing terrorism-related charges. The case highlights the futility of making payments with bitcoin and...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
More than 600 tariff codes are under review, though not everyone is convinced ArcelorMittal should be saved. From Moneyweb. Itac has given itself a June 2025 deadline to gazette its review of steel tariffs, which is almost unprecedented in terms of speed and the scope...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
In addition to falling prices, coal producers have to contend with Transnet rail bottlenecks, meaning 2025 is going to be another rough year. From Moneyweb. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sent prices soaring to $350/t and higher for a period – but this was...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Seemingly due to banks having yet to update their systems to reflect the one-year extension granted to Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders. From Moneyweb. The error meant many were unable to buy food, pay school fees or make other essential transactions, and debit...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Two recent cases, in Zambia and Mali, have miners worried. From Moneyweb. Investors may choose to avoid the continent altogether, given the evident risks of a new government overturning existing mining codes. Image: Ian Waldie/Bloomberg Zambia imposed a 15% export...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Licensed crypto providers say it’s time to follow global financial market leaders and allow pension funds to invest in crypto assets. From Moneyweb. South Africans wanting to diversify ‘deserve nothing less’ than for the regulation to be changed to give...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Manufacturing’s contribution to GDP has halved in 40 years. Here’s some ideas on how to reverse it. From Moneyweb. Image: Bloomberg The story of SA’s deindustrialisation over the last 50 years is alarming, and reversing it should be a priority for our lawmakers. The...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Country braces for further violence as New Year approaches. From Moneyweb. Last week, the Mozambican Constitutional Council confirmed the election result, triggering fresh riots in the country. Image: Alfredo Zuniga/AFP/Getty Images The chances of calm returning to...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The group’s share price is down nearly 40% since September, and dropped more than 10% last week on news of the attack. From Moneyweb. Gemfields Group’s mine near Montepuez in Mozambique is home to the world’s biggest known ruby deposit. Image: Bloomberg...
by Ciaran Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
‘This is an exciting and significant milestone,’ says private sector lobby group B4SA. From Moneyweb. Image: Suren Naidoo, Moneyweb Transnet’s freight rail monopoly is about to end following the publication of a rail network statement that allows private operators...
