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BROKERS’ NOTES: Buy Goldrush, sell Optasia

BROKERS’ NOTES: Buy Goldrush, sell Optasia

Astoria’s recent unbundling of its Goldrush stake should improve liquidity and may result in price-insensitive selling. However, Optasia has a demanding valuation with little room for error

By Richard Cheesman

US inflation rises in December as rents and food costs climb

US inflation rises in December as rents and food costs climb

Consumer prices rise 0.3%, reinforcing Fed pause despite easing underlying pressures

By Reuters

Open war in the DA

Open war in the DA

The DA’s bitter internal row has escalated, with axed former environment minister Dion George taking the unprecedented step of reporting party leader John Steenhuisen to the public protector.

By Andisiwe Makinana

I’m going nowhere, says NFP MEC Shinga

I’m going nowhere, says NFP MEC Shinga

Provincial MP’s refusal to resign helps to keep Jacob Zuma’s MK Party at bay

By Chris Makhaye

SA’s booming cherry industry eyes China market expansion

SA’s booming cherry industry eyes China market expansion

South Africa’s surging cherry production is delivering better availability and more competitive prices for local consumers, as the industry simultaneously positions itself to unlock China as a major new export market.

By Tristan Monzeglio

Stand-off brewing over liquor tax

Stand-off brewing over liquor tax

National Treasury is considering alcohol excise duty changes that would raise the excise on alcohol to curb excessive consumption in some categories.

By Khulekani Magubane

ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | Smart glasses step into the light at CES 2026

ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | Smart glasses step into the light at CES 2026

CES 2026 in Las Vegas showcased a diverse range of smart glasses that are practical tools addressing specific needs. Standouts included the Rokid Style, which won an award for its minimalist, display-free design and AI engine versatility.

By Arthur Goldstuck

Greenland opposition urges direct talks with US, bypassing Denmark

Greenland opposition urges direct talks with US, bypassing Denmark

Greenland should hold direct talks with the US government without Denmark, a Greenlandic opposition leader told Reuters, as the Arctic island weighs how to respond to President ​Donald Trump’s renewed push to bring it under US control.


Numsa must come clear on bid to realign SA politics

Numsa must come clear on bid to realign SA politics

Irvin Jim, the general secretary of Numsa, is spearheading an initiative to realign South Africa's political landscape by potentially rejoining Cosatu and the ANC-led tripartite alliance, which could alter the union movement's dynamics.

By Imraan Buccus

ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | Robots get (almost) real at CES

ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | Robots get (almost) real at CES

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, robots, including industrial machines and humanoids, were prominently showcased, highlighting their increasing role in public spaces and potential market growth.

By Arthur Goldstuck

Motsepe-linked firms deny ‘court shopping’ claim in graphite lawsuit

Motsepe-linked firms deny ‘court shopping’ claim in graphite lawsuit

Tanzania’s Pula Graphite Partners — which is embroiled in a two-year long $195m (R3.2bn) lawsuit against companies linked to billionaire Patrice Motsepe — has raised concerns about the timing of the application by the firms to have the matter heard in Sou

By Dineo Faku

SA issues warning as Nestlé infant formula recall widens to 37 countries

SA issues warning as Nestlé infant formula recall widens to 37 countries

Nestle’s recall of some batches of infant nutrition products has widened beyond Europe to South Africa

By Reuters

US seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit

US seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit

US Coast Guard and military involved in high-seas operation


India’s growth is seen topping forecasts despite steep US tariffs

India’s growth is seen topping forecasts despite steep US tariffs

Official estimate puts India's fiscal-year expansion above projections at 7.4%

By Reuters

Kenyan beer firm asks court to block Diageo’s $2.3bn EABL sale to Asahi

Kenyan beer firm asks court to block Diageo’s $2.3bn EABL sale to Asahi

A Kenyan beer distribution firm has filed a case at Kenya’s high court seeking to block Diageo’s $2.3bn sale of its local subsidiary EABL to Japan’s Asahi Holdings over pending litigation, a lawyer for the challenger said on Wednesday.

By Reuters

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