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Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

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Ahmed Eljechtimi 7 Jul 2022

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1 Jul 2022

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Technology

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Neil Gouveia 28 Jun 2022

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When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

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Markets & Investment

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27 Jun 2022

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Research

Drop in optimism among Africa's youth - report

27 Jun 2022

COP27 conference must advance African energy, development - officials

Markets & Investment

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Noah Browning 24 Jun 2022

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FMCG

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24 Jun 2022

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Pernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Russia seeks new fuel markets in Africa, Middle East as Europe turns away

Markets & Investment

Russia seeks new fuel markets in Africa, Middle East as Europe turns away

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

FMCG

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

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Tania Broughton 20 Jun 2022

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Coal, Oil & Gas

Time is running out for Africa to profit from its gas, IEA says

Noah Browning 20 Jun 2022

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CRM

FNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

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Health & Beauty

Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

Source: REUTERS. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Healthcare

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17 Jun 2022

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Research

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