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While firms in most countries have been able to lift prices, those in Japan have to battle an inherent view that hikes are taboo

Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation

08 November 2026

Mashatile Urges SA and Vietnam to Deepen Trade Ties as Countries Seek to Rebalance Deficit

21 November 2025

Facing its debt head-on, Senegal seeks IMF agreement

21 November 2025

Afghanistan seeks new trade routes as Pakistan ties sour

21 November 2025

SA-EU partnership announces new clean trade and investment deal

21 November 2025

Livestream giant Twitch to ban under-16s in Australia

21 November 2025

ExxonMobil relaunches natural gas project in Mozambique

21 November 2025

US unemployment up even as hiring beats expectations

20 November 2025

B20 founding member says SA must define success for G20

20 November 2025

Number of the Day - 20 November 2025: 25 basis points

20 November 2025

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IEC warns political parties against campaigning inside voting stations. Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images

Cape Town stays blue as DA secures another term

08 November 2026

Elections 2026 | IEC to announce final results at 6pm

08 November 2026

Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

08 November 2026

Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation

08 November 2026

Antonelli 'ready for anything' in Sao Paulo Grand Prix

08 November 2026

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A voter gets her thumb inked with indelible ink before casting her ballot. AFP/Rajesh Jantilal

A voter gets her thumb inked with indelible ink before casting her ballot. AFP/Rajesh Jantilal

5 wards recounted by IEC

07 November 2026

A performer holds an ANC flag while listening to President of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa speak during the ANC Siyanqoba Rally held at FNB Stadium on May 25, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. South Africa's national and provincial elections will be held on 29 May 2024 to elect a new National Assembly and provincial legislature in each of the nine provinces. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

'This has been a catastrophic outcome' - Fikile Mbalula

07 November 2026

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MKP announces party coalition negotiators

07 November 2026