Transnet confident rolling stock leasing company will fix freight rail mess

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With a 90-day pause on the implementation of US reciprocal tariffs, Dr Marlene Louw takes a look at how US consumers might bear the brunt of higher citrus prices once the tariffs come into effect. Will Transnet’s new rolling stock leasing plans help the SOE’s recovery plan? And why expanding access to quality higher education is important for growth and progress.

10 Apr 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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