World Athletics has released the breakdown of the prize money for the World Relays in China. SA teams won two golds and one bronze.  Mosibudi Makhura spoke to SABC Sport Journalist, Charles Baloyi...

World Athletics has released the breakdown of the prize money for the World Relays in China. SA teams won two golds and one bronze.&nbsp; Mosibudi Makhura spoke to SABC Sport Journalist, Charles Baloyi...

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South Africa’s Relay Team wins $40,000 at  the World Athletics Relay Championship

Earlier, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) issued a statement announcing the termination of its relationship with credit ratings firm Fitch, due to what it said was a "firm belief" that the agency's rating approach no longer reflected an understanding of the bank's mission and mandate.

Last year, Fitch cut Afreximbank's credit rating to one notch above 'junk' status and has it on a 'negative outlook'.

 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Zwelibanzi Maziya, the Chief Operating Officer at Sovereign Africa Rating.

Earlier, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) issued a statement announcing the termination of its relationship with credit ratings firm Fitch, due to what it said was a "firm belief" that the agency's rating approach no longer reflected an understanding of the bank's mission and mandate.
Last year, Fitch cut Afreximbank's credit rating to one notch above 'junk' status and has it on a 'negative outlook'.
&nbsp;Thami Ngubeni spoke to Zwelibanzi Maziya, the Chief Operating Officer at Sovereign Africa Rating.

Afreximbank terminates its relationship with Fitch Ratings

Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back", and the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo, rounds up business stories that made headlines in the wee.. 

TALKING POINTS:

** CALEDONIA Mining Corporation has secured $150m through a seven-year convertible bond to finance its Bilboes development, set to become Zimbabwe's largest gold operation.

** Ghana set to begin construction of the nation's tallest bridge with Japanese-backed technology

** Liberia has once again consolidated its position as the world's largest shipping registry,

**  Nigeria's Zenith Bank PLC has received regulatory approval to acquire 100 per cent of Paramount Bank Limited

Victor Kgomoeswana, author of &nbsp;"Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back", and the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo, rounds up business stories that made headlines in the wee..&nbsp;
TALKING POINTS:
** CALEDONIA Mining Corporation has secured $150m through a seven-year convertible bond to finance its Bilboes development, set to become Zimbabwe's largest gold operation.
** Ghana set to begin construction of the nation's tallest bridge with Japanese-backed technology
** Liberia has once again consolidated its position as the world's largest shipping registry,
** &nbsp;Nigeria's Zenith Bank PLC has received regulatory approval to acquire 100 per cent of Paramount Bank Limited

Business round-up with author, Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo, Victor Kgomoeswana

Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, says many African countries are caught in what he calls a "triple dependency", relying on external powers for security decisions, health and education systems, while exporting critical minerals with little value added at home.

Speaking in Davos, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Mahama urged African nations to take greater ownership of their development and chart an independent path forward.

Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, says many African countries are caught in what he calls a "triple dependency", relying on external powers for security decisions, health and education systems, while exporting critical minerals with little value added at home.
Speaking in Davos, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Mahama urged African nations to take greater ownership of their development and chart an independent path forward.
Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

South Africa’s Relay Team wins $40,000 at the World Athletics Relay Championship

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