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Impala Platinum first quarter 6E production declines 5% amid rising prices
Impala Platinum Holdings' share price fell 4.89% on Friday after the mining group reported that 6E production volumes had decreased by 5% through the group's first quarter to September 30.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Civilian deaths spark protests following Biya's election
THE death of a father in Cameroon's coastal city of Douala, who witnesses said was shot dead by a soldier, underscored the fear gripping the country since the contested reelection of President Paul Biya.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
US cuts interest rates to lowest bank rate in three years - Chris Harmse
The US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has cut interest rates for the second time this year. The FOMC officials agreed to another 25 basis points (0.25%) cut, that lowers its benchmark lending rate to a range between 3.75% and 4%.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Department of Agriculture defends itself after wasteful spending audit
THE Department of Agriculture has moved to defend itself following concern over the Auditor-General's report indicating a qualified audit opinion and a surge in fruitless and wasteful expenditure during the 2024/25 financial year.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Experienced stars set to dominate Broos’ squad
HUGO Broos is set to put his head on the block later this week, and announce the final 23-member squad that will face Zambia in an international friendly next Saturday.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
IT'S TIME TO JAIL THE LOOTERS
THE tide of corruption that has long eroded the foundations of our nation is finally, and forcefully, being exposed.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
The rails we lost: How South Africa squandered its continental mandate for rolling stock
IN 2015, the African Union (AU) assigned South Africa the continental mandate to lead the manufacturing of rolling stock for Africa. The decision recognised South Africa's industrial base, engineering expertise and infrastructure as the continent's most advanced. It was an opportunity to anchor regional industrialisation, create skilled employment and supply trains, coaches and components to a growing African market.
5 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Dixon clears the run way
It is something of a mystery why Mark Dixon does not get more support because he is a more than capable horseman given the right stock. I suppose that goes for all but he was in the winner's circle twice on Friday night starting with Cleartherunway in the card opener followed by Captain's Christy in the seventh.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Stalemate against Bucs highlights growing parity, says Cardoso
THE current Betway Premiership season will have a different script due to different casts compared to previous campaigns, but Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to ensure that they remain the ultimate winners.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
How your belly button can determine the success of your tummy tuck
NAVEL CHIC
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
City says major progress made on water leaks, sanitation challenges
ETHEKWINI mayor Cyril Xaba has stated that the city is on track to reduce the massive water losses it experiences each year.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Preparations underway for King Misuzulu's traditional wedding
THOUSANDS of people, including high profile guests, are expected to descend on the Zulu kingdom next week for the traditional wedding of Amazulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini to Nomzamo Myeni at Kwakhangela-mankengane palace.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
LONDON OPEC+ looks to set further hike oil output
SAUDI Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the Opec+ alliance were expected to agree to further hike oil production in a virtual meeting yesterday, as the group continues to seek greater market share.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
MTN Nigeria roars back to profitability with stellar nine-month results
MTN Nigeria Communications delivered a resounding financial comeback, reporting a robust performance for the nine months to September 30, 2025 - a N750.2 billion taxed profit marked a dramatic turnaround from a N514.9bn loss in the same period last year.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
MARK RUBERY CHESS
Chess inspires a variety of comments from its vassals. Here follows an interesting selection.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Youssef backs in-form Petersen for Bafana recall
KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef believes goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is edging closer to earning a recall to Bafana Bafana after a string of commanding performances this season.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
All Blacks rally to soldier on against Ireland
NEW Zealand overcame a 10-point deficit to secure a hard-fought 26-13 victory over 14-man Ireland at Soldier Field on Saturday, opening their bid for an Autumn Nations Series Grand Slam.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
SA automotive sector faces pressure as wage talks stall and production outlook weakens
SOUTH Africa's automotive manufacturing industry is facing renewed strain amid stalled wage negotiations between employers and unions, with industry leaders warning that 2025 production levels could fall short of last year's already subdued output.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
China's new law: only degree-holding influencers can discuss professional topics
NETIZENS DIVIDED
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
No charity from Atticus Finch
ATTICUS FINCH made a 'mockery' of the Gr2 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile field at Turffontein on Saturday finishing with a flourish to outgun the Sean Tarry pair of Callmegeterix and Rodeo Drive.
3 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Parliament launches inquiry to address crisis of statutory rape
PARLIAMENT has initiated an inquiry aimed at obtaining public submissions on statutory rape of young girls and to review existing legislation with a view to amending the law where necessary.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Foot and Mouth Disease a financial disaster for KZN livestock farmers
THE Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak is severely impacting farmers' livelihoods, with many expected to go out of business by year-end due to significant financial losses.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Malawi High Court overturns extradition of Bushiri and wife
THE High Court of Malawi has overturned the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri, finding that a magistrate's decision to hand them over to South Africa was legally unsound, procedurally unfair, and put their lives at risk.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Israel warns of attacks against Hezbollah
ISRAEL warned yesterday that its military would step up its attacks against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, a day after the Lebanese health ministry reported four people killed in an Israeli air strike.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Mercury
Global gold demand reaches record high as investors flock to safe-haven asset
Year-to-date, gold demand rose to 3 717 tons, up 1% from 2024, with the value soaring 41% to $384bn
3 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Only Americans can stop Trump’s grip on power
ONCE again, that old saying by Lord Acton in 1887 is playing out in America. “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.
1 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
5 offshore investment myths South African investors need to stop believing
THE process of offshore investing seems intimidating to many people, but the reality is far less complex than it seems.
5 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Kapp’s heroics fuel Proteas' final dream
IN THE immediate aftermath of the Proteas Women’s epic World Cup semifinal victory over England in Guwahati, star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp video-called her wife, Dane van Niekerk.
2 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
Sports club's dramatic episode
SUDDENLY the company seemed vaguely familiar, though I recognised not a single one of the individuals in the place.
2 min |
October 31, 2025
The Mercury
The role of commercial banks and DFls in Southern Africa’s rail expansion
ACROSS southern Africa, thousands of kilometres of Cape gauge railway lines run through bustling cities, between green valleys, and alongside grassy savannahs. A reminder left of rail’s dominance a few decades ago, the picture looks very different today. Many of these railway lines are underutilised or abandoned, with over 30% of Africa's rail infrastructure currently inoperable. With trade volumes projected to grow significantly, the urgency to revitalize rail infrastructure is clear.
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