European markets set to open flat to higher as 2025 draws to a close
European stocks are expected to open in broadly flat territory on Tuesday as markets continue to struggle for direction in a holiday-shortened trading week.
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Africa: Nigeria Set The Pace as Mahrez Leads the Way After Two AFCON 2025 Group Rounds
Cassablanca — Riyad Mahrez has emerged as the early scoring leader at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, while Nigeria have underlined their title credentials by becoming the tournament’s most productive attacking side after two rounds of group-stage matches. Mahrez, the Algerian captain, tops the scoring chart with three goals, continuing…
EU looks set to indefinitely freeze hundreds of billions in Russian funds | Russia-Ukraine war News
The European Union is expected to indefinitely freeze hundreds of billions of Russian funds held in Europe in line with a plan to use the cash to support Ukraine. The bloc’s members were expected to approve the plan on Friday to immobilise 210 billion euros ($246bn) worth of Russian sovereign assets for as long as…
All set for MultiChoice delisting
MultiChoice listed on the JSE in February 2019. Video entertainment group MultiChoice is preparing for a new chapter, as it moves towards delisting from South Africa’s stock exchanges, following Canal+’s successful takeover. The shift marks one of the most significant shake-ups in the country’s media and broadcasting landscape in years, signalling the end of MultiChoice’s…
Africa: UN Security Council Set to Renew AU Mission in Somalia Amid Funding Concerns for Aussom
United Nations — The United Nations Security Council is expected to renew the mandate of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) before it expires at the end of December, officials said Monday. In addition to the mandate renewal, the Council will review updates to sanctions under resolution 2713 against Al-Shabaab, including maritime restrictions,…
Africa: Ciza, Lord Kez, Thuli P, Dj Fif_laa and Thabsie Set to Perform At the Tiktok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa
TikTok is excited to unveil the musical powerhouses and creators bringing energy to the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa on 6th December. Guests, including the continent’s top content creators, brands, influential publishers, and leading journalists, are invited to an unforgettable evening of glamour. They can anticipate electrifying live performances from breakout artists whose music has…
Smartphone prices set to jump as memory crunch hits consumer tech
An acute global shortage of memory chips is forcing AI and consumer electronics companies to fight for dwindling supplies, as prices soar for the unglamorous but essential components. Japanese electronics stores have begun limiting how many hard disk drives shoppers can buy. Chinese smartphone makers are warning of price increases. Tech giants including Microsoft, Google…
Putin and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
James Chaterand Laura Gozzi EPA Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, after the White House said it was “very optimistic” about reaching a deal to end the Ukraine war. US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who has acted as an outside adviser in diplomatic talks,…
South Africa set for telecoms licensing reset
Communications regulator Icasa this week issued a notice in the Government Gazette signalling its intention to review the process of telecommunications licensing in South Africa. This follows a policy directive from communications minister Solly Malatsi in August to this effect. The directive asked Icasa to launch an inquiry into the process for granting individual electronic…
Naspers, Prosus set for minimum $7.3bn revenue
Naspers and Prosus CEO Fabricio Bloisi. (Supplied) JSE-listed Naspers and its international arm Prosus are on track to deliver more than $7.3 billion – R126.44 billion – in revenue over the entire year, according to an interim results presentation this morning. This would represent an increase of around 1.4% on the top line year-on-year based…