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About Ciaran Ryan
The Writer's Room is a curated by Ciaran Ryan, who has written on South African affairs for Sunday Times, Mail & Guardian, Financial Mail, Finweek, Noseweek, The Daily Telegraph, Forbes, USA Today, Acts Online and Lewrockwell.com, among others. In between he manages a gold mining operation in Ghana, and previously worked in Congo. Most of his time is spent in the lovely city of Joburg.
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South Africans urged to avoid Mozambique as election protests and border chaos intensify

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Country braces for further violence as New Year approaches. From Moneyweb. The chances of calm returning to Mozambique as the New Year approaches appear slim. […]

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Gemfields mine invasion highlights hazards of operating in Mozambique

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

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. JSE-listed […]

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Transnet’s rail monopoly is coming to an end

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

‘This is an exciting and significant milestone,’ says private sector lobby group B4SA. From Moneyweb. Transnet’s freight rail monopoly is about to end following the […]

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Bitcoin hits all-time high, taking altcoins along for the ride

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

With bitcoin breaking $100 000 in the past week, altcoins are getting in on the action. From Moneyweb. Bitcoin (BTC) cracked $100 000 over the past […]

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FSCA greets crypto boom with batch of new licences

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Taking the number of crypto asset service provider licences that have been issued to 248. From Moneyweb. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued […]

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Court decision delays revamp of Durban container port

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Preferred bidder ICTSI has lost its appeal against an earlier court decision interdicting the partial privatisation of Durban container terminal. From Moneyweb. Filipino port operator […]

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Claims of dodgy dealings behind threat to deport Swedish investor

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Lars Magnusson, one-time investment advisor to President Cyril Ramaphosa, is fighting a deportation order after Home Affairs claimed he was in possession of a fraudulent […]

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Mozambique election unrest is costing SA R10m a day in trade disruption

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Time for Ramaphosa to step in and help bring calm, says Road Freight Association. From Moneyweb. Post-election violence in Mozambique is costing SA up to […]

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Exxaro CEO suspended over governance practices

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The company has seen several key executives resign in recent months. From Moneyweb. Exxaro CEO Nombasa Tsengwa has been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate […]

You want proof of illegal mining – here it is, says Liberty Coal

January 16, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Company fires back at Kego Mining’s claims of innocence over illegal mining. From Moneyweb. Liberty Coal, which assumed control of Optimum Coal Mine after it […]

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