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ANALYSIS | Private rail operators in SA need these changes to Transnet policy

Substantial amendments are needed to Transnet's rail privatisation proposal to appease companies - including hiking the minimum access fee and addressing theft and vandalism, write Vivien Chaplin and Gaby Wesson . For more
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12 May 2024

ANALYSIS | Private rail operators in SA need these changes to Transnet policy

Substantial amendments are needed to Transnet's rail privatisation proposal to appease companies - including hiking the minimum access fee and addressing theft and vandalism, write Vivien Chaplin and Gaby Wesson . For more
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12 May 2024

Huawei's new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip

Huawei's latest high-end phone features more Chinese suppliers, including a new flash memory storage chip and an improved chip processor, a teardown analysis showed, pointing to the progress China is making towards technology self-sufficiency. </
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10 May 2024

US revokes some licences for exports to China's Huawei

The United States has revoked certain licences for exports to Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Commerce Department said, drawing opposition from Beijing on Wednesday. The move came after criticism last month by Republican lawmakers, who ur
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10 May 2024

Laborie owner KWV gets boost as Masimong and RMB become shareholders

Wine and spirits group KWV has announced that Mike Teke-chaired Masimong Group and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) have become new shareholders. KWV said Masimong Group and RMB recognise the potential for growth in the industry and value KWV's
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10 May 2024

Anglo bid: President of Botswana vows to protect its interests

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi vowed to protect the countrys interests, including its 15% stake in diamond giant De Beers, should BHP Group acquire Anglo American. Anglo, which rejected a BHP proposal valuing the mining company at about $3
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09 May 2024

Shell sells Singapore assets to Glencore joint venture

Shell has agreed to sell its Singapore refining and chemicals assets to a joint venture between commodity trader Glencore and Indonesias PT Chandra Asri Pacific. As part of the transaction, Shell will transfer all of its interest in Shell Energy
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08 May 2024

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine as demand dives

Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca on Wednesday said it was withdrawing Covid vaccine Vaxzevria, one of the first produced in the deadly pandemic, citing 'commercial reasons' following a slump in demand. 'As multiple, variant Covid-19 v
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08 May 2024

amaBhungane | The ANC, the megachurch, and the money flows through 'God's Laundry'

More than R2 million of ANC-linked money may have flowed to Eswatini's Deputy Prime Minister, #SwaziSecrets leaks suggest. Controversial Archbishop Bheki Lukhele seemingly acted as 'God's launderer'.
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08 May 2024