A sign directs voters to the polling station at Galleria at Sunset mall on Election Day in Henderson, Nevada 7 minutes Global stock markets have been noted as calm as Americans headed to the polls for the presidential election on Tuesday. This year’s US election is one of the most anticipated given the tight race…
2 minutes The dollar rallied broadly on Wednesday as early exit polls in the extremely close US presidential election appeared to give an edge to Republican Donald Trump. With 10.1% of the vote counted in key battleground state Georgia, Trump had 60.9% to Democrat Kamala Harris’ 38.6%, according to Edison Research. Trump won eight states in the…
Energy and Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa delivering a keynote address at the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town on November 5, 2024. 1 minute Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says natural gas is critical as a transitional energy source on Africa’s path towards a sustainable and decarbonised energy future. Ramokgopa was speaking at the…
Donald Trump gestures as he holds hands with his wife Melania during his rally in West Palm Beach, Florida. 1 minute Some emerging market currencies and stocks have suffered losses after the US election win by Republican Donald Trump sent the dollar sharply higher and raised the threat of fresh trade barriers. MSCI’s index tracking…
A worker counts money. 2 minutes The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has raised concerns over the dire financial crisis faced by several municipalities in Limpopo. SALGA has also raised concerns about the political instability in hung municipalities, saying it deprives services to the residents. The association met with municipalities in Tzaneen in Limpopo….
The company houses one of the largest contemporary southern African art collections, with over 25,000 artworks. Nando’s and Spier Arts Trust have collaborated to spotlight South African talent and enhance global exposure for local artists. By integrating contemporary African art into the decor of over 1,000 restaurants in 24 countries, this partnership not only boosts…
Source: © Cottonbro Studio Pexels There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform’s future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power Trump’s winning the election means his shift on TikTok’s potential ban could impact the app’s future in the US. This creates uncertainty for advertisers targeting its 170 million American users….
Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied) Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg. Cowen won for…
Source: Reuters. Regional equities had started the day by tracking Wall Street’s overnight rise to record highs, with investors digesting the Federal Reserve’s message for careful interest-rate cuts even with expectations for big fiscal spending under incoming President Donald Trump. US Treasury yields pushed to new lows in Asian hours, keeping the dollar under pressure…
Source: Reuters. The Bitcoin options market was already targeting $80,000 for late November expiries even before yesterday’s vote. $73,500 was the previous high in March this year. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at ZAR 1,302,085 (at 15h15). The rest of the crypto market has also surged. The futures market suggests that the record-breaking rally in…
