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In doubt: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has expressed scepticism about the Brics currency. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)

Indian external affairs minister doubtful about a single Brics currency

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cites policy differences, well as cost and efficiency, as stumbling blocks.

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Big spenders: Vodacom says it will invest R800 million in its network in KwaZulu-Natal, including rolling out full fibre broadband, expanding its coverage in deep rural areas. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Egypt and Nigeria currency devaluations hurt Vodacom, MTN

Emerging markets will always be susceptible to currency risk, analysts say

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
A fire at the Enref oil refinery, operated by Engen, in Durban, resulted in its closure in December 2020. It had produced about 17% of South Africa’s fuel. Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

South Africa will always feel fuel shocks

As motorists reel amid higher petrol prices, only two of the country’s oil refineries are operational

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read

How do geopolitical manoeuvres shape your trading and marketing moves?

Market participants must stay abreast of geopolitical developments such as conflicts when making trading decisions

  • Derek Davey
4 min read