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Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/25

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter US consumer confidence rises in February 2. ⁠Meta inks AI chip deal with AMD 3. ⁠Market update

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10:06

The Democratic Alliance announces Helen Zille as the...

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2026/02/25

The Democratic Alliance announces Helen Zille as the 2026 City of Joburg Mayoral Candidate Guest: Helen Zille: DA Federal Council Chair

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5:38

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/02/25

25 February 2026 1. Ghana – Accra Ghana renames Kotoka Airport, reigniting the military-led 1966 coup debate Ghana has renamed its main international airport, dropping the name of a military officer linked to the 1966 overthrow of the country’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. This move has reignited old political and historical tensions. Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, a senior army officer, was among those who helped topple Nkrumah’s government six decades ago. He

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8:42

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the United...

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2026/02/25

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the United States and France after Charles Kushner, the US ambassador in Paris,failed toattend a formalsummons from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Guest: Mr ItumelengMakgetla: is a Political Analyst at the University of Pretoria

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4:32

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/24

Weak oil and chemicals prices weighs on Sasol 2. Walmart moves ahead with store rollout in South Africa, opens third location 3. Market update

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6:55

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered...

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2026/02/24

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered what it describes as organised, systemic corruption within the Department of Home Affairs, involving the fraudulent issuing of asylum permits, visas and permanent residence documents over nearly two decades. Guest: Kaizer Kganyago: Spokesperson, Special Investigating Unit (SIU)

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10:58

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi faced immense pressure...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/24

Gauteng Premier PanyazaLesufi faced immense pressure in his 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA), with calls for decisive action on Gauteng’s deepening water crisis andentrenched corruption in public institutions. Guest: Prof Alex van den Heever: Social Security Systems Chair at the Wits School of Governance.

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7:01

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thamsanqa Ntuli, will...

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2026/02/24

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thamsanqa Ntuli, will lead a high-level multisectoral stakeholder engagement on 24 February 2026 to address rising tensions linked to the growing influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the province. Guest: Thamsanqa Ntuli: The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

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9:42

Msunduzi Municipality has outlined the circumstances...

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2026/02/24

Msunduzi Municipality has outlined the circumstances behind the prolonged water outage that disrupted key institutions in the Pietermaritzburg CBD, including the High Court and Deeds Office precinct. The Municipality claims that MK Party members employed by the Capital City Msunduzi Local Municipality in KZN are sabotaging infrastructure. Guest: Cllr MzimkhuluThebolla: Mayor ofMsunduziLocal Municipality

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4:27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/24

The People’s Bank of China stands pat on rates 2. FedEx sues US administration for tariff refund 3. Market update

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7:01

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thamsanqa Ntuli, will...

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2026/02/24

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9:23

On Friday, 27 February, the Business Rescue...

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2026/02/24

On Friday, 27 February, the Business Rescue Practitioners and their lawyers will approach the High Court in Durban to request the provisional liquidation of Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL), the company that is a crucial backbone of the rural economy in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Guest: Sam Sole: Journalist and Managing Partner of theamaBhunganeCentre for Investigative Journalism

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4:42

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Analysts are upbeat ahead of the national budget, pricing in ratings upgrade 2. Nedbank clears key Kenyan regulatory hurdle in NCBA acquisition deal 3. Market update

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6:09

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/24

24 February 2026 1. Botswana- Zambia Botswana, Zambia Leaders to Launch Kazungula Bridge Authority Today President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia will jointly officiate the launch of the Kazungula Bridge Authority in Chobe. The event marks a significant milestone in strengthening cross-border cooperation and infrastructure management between the two neighbouring countries. 2. DR Kongo - Burundi A vital

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6:59

Venezuelan lawmakers have passed a sweeping new...

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2026/02/24

Venezuelan lawmakers have passed a sweeping new amnesty law aimed at freeing hundreds of people prosecuted or convicted for political reasons during 27 years of authoritarian rule. Guest: TendaiMbanje: PHD Candidate: University of Pretoria (UP)Centrefor Human Rights

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6:28

How the Tongaat Hulett crisis could devastate South...

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2026/02/23

How the Tongaat Hulett crisis could devastate South Africa's rural sugar economy Guest: Higgins Mdluli: Chairman of SA Canegrowers

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4:39

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr...

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2026/02/23

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe, will today, 20 February 2026, undertake an oversight visit to the EKapa Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape, following a mudslide incident at the mine. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has expressed deep distress after a catastrophic mudslide left five mineworkers trapped underground since the early hours of Tuesday morning. Guest:MosepediSanane: The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Kimberley Regional Secretary

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7:26

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft legislation...

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2026/02/23

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft legislation that could extend the rule of President Emmerson Mnangagwa until at least 2030. Guest: Everisto Benyera: Professor of African Politics, UNISA

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8:15

The GCINAMASIKO Arts and Heritage Trust will...

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2026/02/23

The GCINAMASIKOArts and Heritage Trustwill tomorrow, 21 February, celebrate International Mother Tongue Celebration 2026 under the theme "See Me, Hear me, Let’s Dance." Guest: Dr Gcina Mhlophe - Executive Director of GCINAMASIKOArts and Heritage Trust

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7:03

Four South African MK fighters have returned home...

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2026/02/23

Four South African MK fighters have returned home from Russia’s war in Ukraine, bringing with them disturbing accounts of abuse, injury and trauma. Family members say the men described racist and degrading treatment at the hands of Russian officers — forced to burn their belongings, stripped of their identities and sent into combat without training. Guest: Ricardo Teixeira: Defense and National Security Analyst

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