Bitcoin surged to a fresh record on Thursday as the enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies showed little signs of abating. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose as much as 7.4% and was trading 5.8% higher at

Telkom on Thursday withdrew a cautionary announcement it had issued in late August over speculation that government could sell its 39.3% stake in the company to bail out South African Airways. The telecommunications operator’s

Bitcoin is so close to making a new record and it could be because it’s taking market share from its smaller cousins. The largest cryptocurrency crossed US$4 500 on Monday and is now hovering right below the $5 000 line

Bank of Baroda is being investigated by South Africa’s central bank over money held for companies controlled by the politically connected Gupta family, according to a person familiar with the matter. The South African Reserve Bank’s probe

Amazon.com on Wednesday introduced a waterproof Kindle e-reader long-awaited by enthusiasts, the latest in a string of consumer devices from the online retail giant this year. The device, an updated version