https://news24x7.co.za/ Business, markets and personal finance — the rand, JSE, repo rate, fuel price, SASSA grants, SARS and the economy. en-za Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:40:13 +0200 10 https://www.sapeople.com/business-and-finance/capitec-hit-with-huge-reserve-bank-fine-anti-money-laundering-failures news24x7-10675 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:06:59 +0200 SAPeople Business & Finance The South African Reserve Bank has fined one of the country's largest retail lenders R28 million over anti-money laundering compliance failures. The post Major South African bank hit with huge fine over anti-money laundering failures appeared first on SA People. (via SAPeople) https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kyp-mayoral-candidate-proposes-private-sector-solution-to-youth-unemployment-6b599777-2b03-4e5b-8d36-72ad62f5e113 news24x7-10636 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:03:41 +0200 IOL Business & Finance (via IOL) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/south-west-2027-can-opposition-parties-breach-tinubus-political-fortress news24x7-10658 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:03:29 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Business & Finance At the centre of the battle is a question: can opposition parties penetrate a territory Tinubu has cultivated deep networks over decades The post South-West 2027: Can opposition parties breach Tinubu’s political fortress? appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/atiku-slams-tinubu-over-fuel-price-hike-demands-probe-of-faac-allocations news24x7-10659 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:02:15 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Business & Finance By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the current pump price of petrol, noting that Nigerians are now paying as much as ₦1,470 per litre even though crude oil, at $102.52 per barrel, sells for far less than the $147… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/inflation-is-sinking-your-high-yield-savings-accounts-returns-heres-one-way-to-fight-it-6aa798e9?mod=mw_rss_topstories news24x7-11059 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200 MarketWatch Business & Finance 4% APYs sound good. Too bad inflation is taking a bigger bite out of those yields now. (via MarketWatch) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-weighs-austerity-measures-as-us-iran-war-drives-up-fuel-prices/articleshow/134245462.cms news24x7-10945 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:28:23 +0200 Times of India Business & Finance (via Times of India) https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/09/14/tax-sukuk-rules-parameters-being-finalised-ahead-of-launch-within-weeks-eta-chief news24x7-10803 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:25:37 +0200 Daily News Egypt Business & Finance Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument for taxpayers in the domestic market within weeks. Abdel… (via Daily News Egypt) https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/14/syria-fuel-price-hikes-test-public-patience-with-economic-recovery?traffic_source=rss news24x7-10743 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:25:13 +0200 Al Jazeera Business & Finance Anger rises in Syrian cities as fuel price hikes burden struggling households amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/14/private-schools-become-a-costly-choice-for-struggling-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss news24x7-10744 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:22:48 +0200 Al Jazeera Business & Finance Gaza families face difficult choices: send children to schools in tents with few resources to pay for private school. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/09/14/uaes-e20-investment-edafa-venture-partner-to-support-agricultural-innovation news24x7-10808 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:05:54 +0200 Daily News Egypt Business & Finance E20 Investment, a UAE-based investment group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture, a regional venture capital company, to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and related technologies, while supporting startups… (via Daily News Egypt) https://www.namibian.com.na/firstrand-namibia-corporate-lending-powers-n2-15bn-profit news24x7-10786 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200 The Namibian Business & Finance Firstrand Namibia reported a N$2.15-billion net profit for the year ended in June, boosted by corporate lending and reduced bad-debt provisions. The group, which owns FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia, increased its profit from N$1.91 billion in the previous financial year. Profit before tax rose by… (via The Namibian) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/how-browser-based-trading-is-changing-access-to-global-cfd-markets news24x7-10672 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:36:45 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Business & Finance Access to the world market has been revolutionized within the last ten years. Traders who used to rely heavily on desktop software installed on their computers can now carry out their operations in a web browser. This development is making the trading of Contracts for Difference (CFD) much more… (via Vanguard Nigeria) http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/14/pope-leo-xiv-unveils-giant-wave-for-new-water-exhibition-at-vatican-library news24x7-10700 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:31:03 +0200 Africanews Business & Finance A giant wave now covers part of the Vatican Apostolic Library’s historic façade as the Vatican opens a new exhibition exploring the power of water. (via Africanews) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/909498-stakeholders-seek-stronger-investment-to-reduce-maternal-newborn-deaths.html news24x7-10721 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:18:37 +0200 Premium Times Business & Finance The WHO Representative in Nigeria, Pavel Ursu, said the incentives could encourage families to seek essential maternal and newborn services, but stressed that increased attendance must be matched by quality care. The post Stakeholders seek stronger investment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths… (via Premium Times) https://www.news24.com/business/companies/dbsa-profit-jumps-47-to-record-r78bn-20260914-1005 news24x7-10632 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:02:51 +0200 News24 Top Stories Business & Finance The Development Bank of Southern Africa has announced record net profits and disbursements for its 2026 financial year. (via News24 Top Stories) https://sundayworld.co.za/motoring/sasol-solar-challenge-puts-sas-future-mobility-innovators-to-the-test news24x7-10312 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:53 +0200 Sunday World Business & Finance Ten teams of engineers, students and technology enthusiasts set off from Sasolburg, Free State, last Thursday for an eight-day test of solar power, engineering ingenuity and endurance that could offer a glimpse into the technologies underpinning the cars of tomorrow. The ninth edition of the… (via Sunday World) https://3news.com/news/stop-the-demolition-of-public-assets-for-24-hour-markets-minority-tells-government news24x7-10491 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:50:26 +0200 3News Ghana Business & Finance Among the cases cited was the Nkenkaasu Market in the Offinso North District, which the Minority said was constructed and commissioned under former President John Agyekum Kufuor in 2007. (via 3News Ghana) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-year-treasury-yield-tops-5-for-the-first-time-since-2007-as-bond-market-selloff-deepens-14c81f75?mod=mw_rss_topstories news24x7-11064 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200 MarketWatch Business & Finance The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched the crucial 5% threshold on Monday, with oil prices marching higher, jitters about artificial intelligence growing and investors looking elsewhere for safety. (via MarketWatch) https://www.myjoyonline.com/accra-kumasi-expressway-to-be-operated-as-business-to-recover-taxpayers-investment-ceo news24x7-10376 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:32:43 +0200 MyJoyOnline Business & Finance The Accra-Kumasi Expressway will be operated as a commercial asset to enable the government to recover taxpayers’ investment in the project, Chief Executive Officer of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, Francis Ahlidza, has said. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.myjoyonline.com/elevate-africa-summit-to-push-afcfta-toward-fully-functional-markets news24x7-10380 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:16:51 +0200 MyJoyOnline Business & Finance Accra will provide the setting for these discussions as Ghana continues to position itself as a key centre for Africa’s trade integration agenda. The city hosts the AfCFTA Secretariat, while President John Dramani Mahama’s recently announced “Accra Reset” calls for greater economic self-reliance… (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/909481-nnpc-activates-multiple-pathways-to-transform-nigeria-into-global-gas-hub-official.html news24x7-10340 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:12:28 +0200 Premium Times Business & Finance NNPC says it is pursuing multiple pathways to expand Nigeria’s gas production, boost domestic utilisation and strengthen its position as a major global LNG supplier. The post NNPC activates multiple pathways to transform Nigeria into global gas hub —Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. (via Premium Times) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/14/one-nation-pauline-hanson-abandoning-gas-reservation-plan-gina-rinehart-relationship-ntwnfb news24x7-10399 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:10 +0200 The Guardian World Business & Finance Pauline Hanson’s gas policy and the party’s relationship with Rinehart is examined in a new Guardian podcast series, The PopulistListen: The Populist: Aeroplanes and bulldozers | Episode 1 – podcastGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has come under fire for… (via The Guardian World) https://punchng.com/fg-targets-200-new-telecom-sites-before-december news24x7-10153 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:18 +0200 Punch Nigeria Business & Finance The Federal Government plans to activate 200 new telecom sites before December to connect over 20 million Nigerians in underserved communities, says minist Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-200-new-telecom-sites-before-december/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://iol.co.za/business/2026-09-14-sassa-payment-dates-for-october-2026-what-you-need-to-know news24x7-10231 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Business & Finance SASSA has confirmed the October 2026 payment dates for older persons, disability and child grants. Here is when beneficiaries can expect their payments (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/tennis/how-australia-turned-kondo-simfukwe-into-a-cultural-chameleon news24x7-10316 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:46:06 +0200 The South African Business & Finance If Zambia forged internationally respected speaker, host, and emcee Kondo Simfukwe’s core worldview, his teenage relocation to Australia opened a complex Pandora’s box of identity and self-discovery. (via The South African) https://frontpageafricaonline.com/liberia-vp-koung-says-liberia-must-move-from-npl-conference-promises-to-reforms-that-unlock-lending-investment-and-jobs news24x7-10815 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:40:22 +0200 FrontPage Africa Business & Finance MONROVIA — The Liberian government is moving to confront the country’s non-performing loans (NPLs) problem with the establishment of a National Non-Performing Loans Task Force, in a bid to unlock credit, strengthen banking stability and expand financing for businesses and entrepreneurs. Vice… (via FrontPage Africa) https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/residents-under-letsemeng-municipality-complain-about-unemployment news24x7-10240 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:30:50 +0200 SABC News Business & Finance The Letsemeng Local Municipality has acknowledged the challenges raised by residents of Luckhoff (via SABC News) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/sassa/sassa-announces-all-october-payment-dates-for-2026 news24x7-10317 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:27:54 +0200 The South African Business & Finance SASSA has released its October payment schedule, confirming exactly when older persons, disability and child grant recipients will get paid. (via The South African) https://capitalfm.africa/epra-keeps-fuel-prices-unchanged-for-next-30-days news24x7-10484 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0200 Capital FM Kenya Business & Finance NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 14 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices unchanged for the next 30 days. In it’s monthly review, in Nairobi, Super Petrol will… (via Capital FM Kenya) https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/sep/14/cbs-60-minutes-iran-war-propaganda news24x7-10401 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:10 +0200 The Guardian World Business & Finance Critics say segment about airman’s rescue was made to boost public perception of Trump’s unpopular warA US airman has spoken of climbing a 7,000ft ridge with a broken back, arm and shoulder after he was shot down in Iran – and of being rescued by a team of American special forces as hostile locals… (via The Guardian World) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/couples-with-a-big-age-gap-need-more-money-they-have-to-plan-for-two-retirements-1454b8c2?mod=mw_rss_topstories news24x7-11065 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200 MarketWatch Business & Finance These are the biggest issues to consider when there’s more than a 10-year age difference. (via MarketWatch) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-a-slowdown-in-ai-development-would-impact-markets news24x7-10902 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:08:48 +0200 CBS World Business & Finance Leaders in AI have explicitly warned that a lack of regulation on the industry could have dire consequences. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins to discuss how a slowdown in development could impact stock markets. (via CBS World) https://www.dawn.com/news/2029831/sbp-keeps-interest-rate-unchanged-at-115pc news24x7-11033 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:08:28 +0200 Dawn (Pakistan) Business & Finance The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday kept the key policy rate unchanged at 11.5 per cent. The decision comes as prolonged tensions in the Middle East drive up global oil prices and fuel inflation. In a detailed statement, the MPC said it decided to keep the… (via Dawn (Pakistan)) https://www.myjoyonline.com/airbaltic-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-as-iran-war-costs-bite news24x7-10172 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:02:49 +0200 MyJoyOnline Business & Finance Latvia's airBaltic voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in New York, it said on Monday, as it seeks to restructure its debt pile and survive a deepening sector-wide crisis brought on by the Iran war. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.semafor.com/article/09/14/2026/south-africa-looses-47b-on-oil-refinery-closures news24x7-10415 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:02:13 +0200 Semafor Africa Business & Finance Refining capacity in Africa’s largest economy has halved over the past decade. (via Semafor Africa) https://www.myjoyonline.com/copec-calls-for-strategic-fuel-reserve-to-reduce-dependence-on-tax-cuts news24x7-10173 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:57:37 +0200 MyJoyOnline Business & Finance The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged government to establish a strategic petroleum reserve as a more sustainable alternative to repeatedly cutting taxes whenever fuel prices rise. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/14/abians-are-under-heavy-tax-burden-says-anosike-of-pdp news24x7-10438 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:54:21 +0200 ThisDay Live Business & Finance Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has promised to abolish taxes on wheelbarrow and truck pushers, and institute a welfarist (via ThisDay Live) https://www.myjoyonline.com/swiss-sportswear-brand-on-welcomes-collegiate-standout-doris-lemngole-to-professional-roster news24x7-10178 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:50:36 +0200 MyJoyOnline Business & Finance Previously partnered with On through an NIL agreement, Lemngole now takes the next step in her athletic career, turning professional and joining On’s global roster of professional athletes. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/909460-were-still-repaying-loans-incurred-by-peter-obi-others-anambra-govt.html news24x7-10137 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:41:19 +0200 Premium Times Business & Finance The latest claim was coming despite Mr Obi's repeated position that, while exiting office as governor, he left for the state a total of $50 million each in Access, defunct Diamond and Fidelity banks - totalling $150 million - with an interest rate of at least 6.5 per cent. The post We’re still… (via Premium Times) https://newsday.co.zw/article/the-lunar-laser-lesson-why-the-global-south-needs-strategic-investment-in-rd news24x7-10203 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:40:10 +0200 NewsDay Zimbabwe Business & Finance China is developing this capability not for symbolic prestige, but to enable long‑term scientific work on the moon, including human landings, resource‑related research, and further human exploration beyond earth. The post The Lunar‑laser lesson: Why the Global South needs strategic investment in… (via NewsDay Zimbabwe) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/how-the-sarvatra-turns-indian-armys-armoured-thrust-into-a-juggernaut/articleshow/134241544.cms news24x7-10968 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:11:54 +0200 Times of India Business & Finance Military operations are significantly shaped by terrain and obstacles. Water bodies present formidable challenges for armies worldwide. India's 1971 war demonstrated innovative heliborne assaults over rivers. The Sarvatra bridge system offers rapid crossing capabilities for armored formations… (via Times of India) https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/127048-epra-retains-fuel-prices-september-october-cycle news24x7-10465 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:06:49 +0200 Kenyans.co.ke Business & Finance EPRA has announced new fuel prices, taking effect immediately until 14 October. (via Kenyans.co.ke) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/sassa/sassa-warning-disability-grants-are-not-for-life news24x7-10109 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:03:24 +0200 The South African Business & Finance Those South Africans who receive a monthly SASSA Disability Grant are reminded that the grant is not a payment for life. (via The South African) https://www.biznews.com/tech/ai-automation-carve-up-gig-economy news24x7-10245 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200 BizNews Business & Finance Gig work has long served as a safety net for people shut out of formal jobs, from freelancers on Fiverr and Upwork to drivers on Uber and DiDi. That net is fraying. AI is automating simple freelance tasks, hammering demand and share prices on gig platforms, while self-driving cars threaten driving… (via BizNews) https://www.biznews.com/investor-insights/rand-v-dollar-most-important-chart-youll-see news24x7-10246 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:48:17 +0200 BizNews Business & Finance Everyone "knows" you protect your money by sending it offshore. Piet Viljoen's chart says otherwise. Rand cash in a local money market account beat a US dollar money market account by almost 50% over the past decade, once converted back to dollars. A local government bond did three times better… (via BizNews) https://www.myjoyonline.com/24-hour-economy-minority-questions-demolition-of-schools-markets-and-other-public-assets news24x7-10191 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:44:33 +0200 MyJoyOnline Business & Finance The Minority in Parliament has criticised the demolition of existing public and community infrastructure to make way for projects under the government’s 24-Hour Economy Market Programme. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.myjoyonline.com/govt-24-hour-economy-markets-programme-is-an-afterthought-minority news24x7-10193 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:37:44 +0200 MyJoyOnline Business & Finance The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Market Programme, describing it as an “afterthought” that lacks proper planning and does not adequately respond to the needs of local communities. (via MyJoyOnline) https://iol.co.za/business/2026-09-14-refinery-decline-could-have-cost-south-africa-r76bn-in-higher-oil-imports news24x7-10081 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Business & Finance South Africa’s oil-import bill could have been R76 billion lower between 2021 and 2024 if refined petroleum products had accounted for no more than 25% of imports, the Reserve Bank says. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/sassa/good-bad-and-terrible-news-awaiting-pensioners news24x7-10113 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:21:59 +0200 The South African Business & Finance This is what pensioners can expect over the next 6 months. (via The South African) https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-ipo-rush-overwhelms-two-investment-sites news24x7-10166 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:20:54 +0200 Punch Nigeria Business & Finance The launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO triggered a surge in demand, overwhelming investment platforms Bamboo and Cowrywise with high traffic. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-ipo-rush-overwhelms-two-investment-sites/ (via Punch Nigeria)