Zanu-PF endorses expulsion of Old Mutual from Zimbabwe's economic system

The highest decision-making body of the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front endorsed a decision to "eject Old Mutual from the financial system" and to shut down mobile-money platform Ecocash. Source

Loadshedding probably will continue into coming week

While the country braves the cold front engulfing the country this weekend, South Africans will have to put up with more loadshedding. Source

Load shedding probably will continue into coming week

While the country braves the cold front engulfing most provinces this weekend, South Africans will have to put up with more load shedding. Source

The value of my $150 000 MBA is now in question

When I decided a few years ago to spend $150,000 on an MBA while a reporter at Bloomberg, I had an ambitious goal: be the best financial reporter the world has ever seen. Source

Elon Musk soars past Warren Buffett on billionaires ranking

Elon Musk is now richer than Warren Buffett. Source

After snubbing Amazon donations, Brazil hopes they’ll resume

One year after saying Brazil doesn’t need money to protect the Amazon, President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration now says it expects international donations. Source

Germany could take further public stakes in companies - minister

Germany will take further stakes in companies threatened by the coronavirus crisis, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said. Source

Johannesburg gold stocks slay records as virus bolsters bullion

The rally in gold prices driven by investor concern about the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the global economy has propelled SA gold stocks. Source

Public enterprises still working with other departments to address SA Express problems

The Department of Public Enterprises has dismissed media reports that government has declined to assist with retrenchment packages for South African Express.. Source

Meat lovers get bullish on beef that comes from old dairy cows

What Spaniards know is that even more than time spent in the dry-aging locker, great steaks come from time spent on the hoof. Source

What happens to cruise ships during Covid-19

Hundreds of people lined the banks of Glasgow’s River Clyde a few weeks ago for the rare sight of a small, high-end cruise ship sailing upriver. Source

Innovation key to rebuilding SA's economy post Covid-19, says dti deputy minister

Deputy Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition Nomalungelo Gina has echoed Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande's call for innovation in business to rebuild the economy after the devastating impact of the pandemic. Source