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The $200,000 nanny: a jackpot for South Africa's carers abroad?
Global Investing

The $200,000 nanny: a jackpot for South Africa's carers abroad?

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The Economist
4 min read
Inside the high-paying, high-pressure world of elite nannies serving the super-rich.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together as they tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo
Global Investing

Beijing's rare earth leverage forces Trump into softer stance ahead of Xi summit

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Editor BizNews
4 min read
A softer US stance reflects China’s dominance of rare-earth supplies.
Vy Capital - the four-man band backing Musk to a $10 trillion payday
Global Investing

Vy Capital - the four-man band backing Musk to a $10 trillion payday

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The Financial Times
5 min read
Low-profile venture capital firm Vy Capital has emerged as one of the rocket maker’s largest shareholders
A rebel group just grabbed a global chokepoint — your diesel bill should worry
Rational Perspective

A rebel group just grabbed a global chokepoint — your diesel bill should worry

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Editor BizNews
6 min read
Houthi gains threaten global shipping and fuel prices, exposing South Africa to higher costs.
Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive officer of Dangote Group, at the Semafor World Economy Summit during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth projection for the year after the war in the Middle East triggered a major oil shock and included the possibility of a downturn if the conflict drags on and energy infrastructure is severally damaged. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Global Investing

Aliko Dangote seeks to raise $1.6bn from 10m retail investors in Africa's biggest IPO

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The Financial Times
3 min read
Aliko Dangote targets 10mn shareholders as he floats $49bn refinery business on Nigerian stock exchange
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