Monday, June 22, 2026

Money

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump: US Stocks Rally as US–Iran Deal Eases Oil and Supply Chain Pressures

US stock markets surged on Monday after investors welcomed a breakthrough US–Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping corridor. The Nasdaq...

How Fox’s Roku Acquisition Could Reshape the Future of Streaming Technology

DEAL AT A GLANCE   Deal Metric Details Deal Value $22 billion enterprise value Price Per Share $160.00 (cash + FOX Class A stock) Cash Component $96.00...

SpaceX Goes Public: $2 Trillion Debut Makes History — And Rewrites the Rules for Africa’s Digital Future

FAST FACTS: SPCX DEBUT Metric Value IPO Price $135 per share Opening Trade $150 per share (+11%) Intraday High $176.52 Current Trading ~$171 Valuation at Open $2 trillion+ Capital Raised $75 billion...

SASSA JULY 2026 GRANT PAYMENT DATES: Full Schedule Confirmed Older Persons, Disability, Children’s Grants and SRD

PRETORIA, 12 June 2026-The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the official payment dates for all...

Durban’s Agribulk Terminal Ships First Maize Vessel in 18 Months — and a Record Harvest Promises More

After an 18-month silence, South Africa's Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal in Durban has loaded its first export maize...

Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority hikes fuel prices

NAIROBI, Kenya — Motorists in Kenya will pay sharply higher prices for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory...

Citigroup Delivers Strong Q1 2026 Beat as Trading Boom Drives Earnings Growth

NEW YORK, April 14, 2026 — Citigroup reported stronger-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, supported...

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies to Watch in 2026

Africa is no longer catching up to the global cryptocurrency wave — in many respects, it is leading it. Nigeria...

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Collapses Within 24 Hours: What It Means for Oil Prices, Markets, and...

The brief euphoria that swept global financial markets following the announcement of a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire has given way...

American Billionaire Mark Cuban Has a Warning for Every Startup CEO Not Embracing AI...

Mark Cuban is not known for mincing words. The billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks...

SASSA Begins April 2026 Old Age Grant Payments Today

The South African Social Security Agency has officially commenced payments for the Old Age Grant today, Thursday, April 2,...

U.S. Insurer Farmers Insurance Taps Former GEICO Executive to Lead Strategy and Risk

California, March 23, 2026 —Farmers Insurance has made a significant leadership move, bringing in a seasoned property and casualty...

Gold ETF vs. Physical Gold in 2026: Which Actually Protects You from Inflation?

Gold is flashing warning signs right now. As of this writing on March 19, 2026, gold has just endured...

How to Check Your SASSA Status in 2026 (What Actually Works)

Pretoria,March 19, 2026-Checking your SASSA status should be simple. In practice, many beneficiaries find themselves bouncing between broken links,...

North America’s Only Cobalt Sulfate Refinery Moves Closer to Production

Ontario, March 19 -Deep in northern Ontario, roughly 600 kilometres from Toronto, a construction project is unfolding that could fundamentally...

The Strait Is Shut. Your Freight Bill Is Next

DUBAI— March 9, 2026: The Dow dropped 800 points this morning. Oil hit $119 a barrel overnight. But for logistics...

SASSA Announces COVID-19 SRD Payment Dates for February 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments for...

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