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SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI World Feeder JSE Code: STXWDM NSX Code: SXNWDM ISIN: ZAE000246104 Satrix WDM or STXWDM A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL Satrix MSCI […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI World Feeder JSE Code: STXWDM NSX Code: SXNWDM ISIN: ZAE000246104 Satrix WDM or STXWDM A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI EMG Markets Feeder JSE Code: STXEMG NSX Code: SXNEMG ISIN: ZAE000246633 Satrix EMG or STXEMG A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI EMG Markets Feeder JSE Code: STXEMG NSX Code: SXNEMG ISIN: ZAE000246633 Satrix EMG or STXEMG A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader beyond 2028, as the 84-year-old seeks to extend his time in power

Minerals Minister Anthony Mavunde has emphasized the need for Tanzanians to harness financial resources and business acumen to capitalize on the mining sector’s Sh5.1 trillion procurement market. He cautioned that without increased local involvement in the supply chain, Tanzanian companies risk missing out on significant opportunities. Mr. Mavunde highlighted that a substantial portion of business …

Imagine a farmer celebrating a bumper harvest, only to struggle to find a buyer offering a fair price. Somewhere else, a food processor has the capacity to purchase more produce but lacks the working capital to do so. Hundreds of kilometres away, a family walks into a market and finds that food remains more expensive […]

Building a business is often about recognising opportunities at the right time and having the capacity to act on them.

The global payments industry is at a critical turning point. As international trade expands and African businesses increasingly operate across borders, carrying out seamless digital payment transactions have become essential to economic growth. Yet, cross-border payments remain burdened by high transaction costs, fragmented payment systems, foreign exchange challenges, regulatory complexities, and settlement delays. These inefficiencies […]

The meeting comes amid warnings that implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework remains insufficient, with fewer than half of national targets assessed by countries considered to be on track.

Mala Lingappa has marked ten years at APO Group ( www.APO-opa.com ), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution. She joined in 2016 as its first media monitoring specialist. Today, APO Group guarantees visibility in all 54 African markets, and Mala has helped make that visibility measurable. "When I started, I wasn't expecting to stay for a decade," says Mala. "The chance to work in an international environment and learn from people with diverse backgrounds drew me in. The experience has been incredibly rewarding." Performance only counts when it can be proven.…

Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), has commenced construction of a 257-unit affordable housing estate for police officers and their families in Masaka, Nasarawa State. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of the development. The project forms part of FHFL’s ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit […]