
Reality check for the rand
The rand has been on a winning streak, but the currency faces many challenges to remain below R16.00/$.

The rand has been on a winning streak, but the currency faces many challenges to remain below R16.00/$.

Ainsworth Jewellers on Darwen Street, Blackburn, is launching its biggest-ever sale during a major shop refurbishment
Elements of a Wiltshire town centre masterplan could be implemented.

DEAR ABBY: It seems that everywhere I go, people expect tips. Yesterday, I pulled up to the drive-through at a cookie store, and before I paid or was handed my cookies, the clerk asked, "Would you like to leave a...

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POLITICS, passengers and progress have all played a part in the momentous decision taken by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to bring buses back into public control.
Stock Market Outlook: Persistent geopolitical risks, caution ahead of the Union Budget 2026, and an uneven Q3 earnings season combined to keep investors wary.
The US government is investing $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth, acquiring a 10% stake to support a local mine and magnet production facility. This move aims to bolster domestic rare earth production, with the company also securing $1 billion in private funding. The investment includes government shares and warrants, priced near the company's recent trading levels.

EquipmentShare's shares surged 16.3% to value the firm at $7.16B on Nasdaq debut after a $747M IPO, powered by T3 platform and OWN program amid booming construction rentals.

A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread disbelief after a young man claimed he plans to donate INR 15,000 crore for Sanatan Dharma. The man told Aniruddhacharya Maharaj that he invested a small amount in Bitcoin in 2022, which he claims has grown into INR 30,000 crore.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the state's 2026-27 budget proposals, emphasizing people's welfare and meeting public expectations. He directed officials to balance aspirations, regional needs, and long-term development, aiming to strengthen the state's new identity through public welfare, good governance, and financial prosperity.