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South Africa has approved new import taxes to protect its struggling steel industry after a probe found that cheap imports from China and Thailand were unfairly undercutting local manufacturers, threatening jobs and domestic production. #Moneyweb ow.ly/QoGz50YwHNx

The Foschini Group's share price firmed over 2% following the trading update on Friday morning. #Moneyweb ow.ly/GuNs50YwHvr

Factories that run on piped gas from Mozambique will need to switch to propane once the Mozambican gas runs out in 2028, says a chemical engineer.  #Moneyweb ow.ly/naC750YwGOJ

A 'R400bn government cheque' is needed to repair ageing pipes, but effective water governance is equally critical. #Moneyweb ow.ly/b3HR50YwGNO

[ADVISOR VIEW] Jaco Fouché - Jenwil BlueStar: Pocket money as a foundational instrument for teaching children lifelong financial values. #Moneyweb ow.ly/Oqaq50YwGPh

[PODCAST] On the #CryptoPod Ciaran Ryan speaks to Langelihle Nkabinde from @EasyEquities about the rise of rand-backed stablecoins like Zaru, how they enable faster, low-cost transactions beyond traditional banking, and what this means for investors, businesses, and everyday payments in South Africa. #Moneyweb Listen to the conversation here: ow.ly/IwJt50YwGOM

From a strategic perspective, Shoprite appears to have largely filled major urban 'white space' and is now targeting opportunities in regional centres. #Moneyweb ow.ly/JBXC50YwGIZ

[SPONSORED] Oleksandr Tsyhlin of Turlov Family Office Securities speaks to Ciaran Ryan about moving beyond CFDs to real ownership of global assets, and how their platform gives South Africans secure, direct access to international markets. ow.ly/180f50YwGAM

[SPONSORED] When transferring funds internationally, it’s important to have access to a specialist who understands your circumstances and the latest regulatory environment. @FutureForexZA is redefining the international money transfer industry in SA ... ow.ly/EIyl50YwGAa

[LISTEN] Siyabulela Makunga of SA's Competition Commission says it wants to ensure conditions such as job protection, local content and sports access are upheld – with penalties if any are breached with the #Showmax shutdown. #SAfmMarketUpdate with @jmoyaha_ ow.ly/Cv0C50YwGsF

State power company Eskom is not changing the Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA) that is available to 13 municipalities at risk of having their electricity supply disconnected due to billions in arrear debt ... #MoneywebNews #ElectricitySupply ow.ly/fN0n50YwGf3

National Treasury has admitted it is experiencing problems increasing SA's level of gross fixed capital formation from about 15% to 30% of GDP, despite the country's plans to spend more than R1 trillion on infrastructure. #MoneywebNews #Investment ow.ly/PSFu50YwGam

[POLL] @SimonPB chats about using AI as a tool in the investment process – the good and the bad. Are you using AI to assist in your investing? Livestream the #podcast: bit.ly/3fj3DO5

Key gold and platinum shares have wiped out 2026 gains as the war in the Middle East escalates to a dangerous new level. #MoneywebNews #Markets #JSE #Gold #OilPrice ow.ly/YKIX50YwG9H

[COMING UP] Join the discussion as Willie Chavalala, Head of Customer Client Coverage, shares insights on '@StandardBankZA making it easier to get your smart ID' on SAfm Radio #MarketUpdate with Jimmy Moyaha. Tune in from 6pm to 7pm. #Moneyweb #StandardBank Listen here: ow.ly/bpMK50YhynW

[PODCAST] On #MoneywebAtMidday, Jeremy Maggs speaks to Jacob Mbele, Director-General at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, about SA’s fuel supply outlook amid Middle East tensions. They unpack supply stability, the country’s reliance on imports, rising risks, and how potential disruptions are being managed. Listen to the conversation here: ow.ly/c4cY50YwkHu

[ADVISOR VIEW] Wouter Fourie - @Ascor_Wealth: Many people believe that at retirement they are choosing an investment product. In reality, they are not. #Moneyweb ow.ly/Mr0B50Ywigc

Africa’s biggest lenders are converging on Kenya, betting that the country offers the best gateway into East Africa’s fast-growing but underbanked economies. #Moneyweb ow.ly/t11850Ywhgu

Momentum aims to build on its Bonitas Medical Fund win, which is set to boost its market share from 22% to 30%, placing it second just behind Discovery. #Moneyweb ow.ly/bTmj50Ywhfn