Tourism could potentially boost SA’s GDP: Sisulu
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says they have learnt that tourism contributed more to the Gross
SACC calls for dialogue on foreign nationals
The South African Council of Churches has called for a national dialogue on foreign nationals.
July unrest contributed significantly to economic contraction in third quarter: Economist
Economist at ABSA bank Miyelani Maluleke says the unrest which occurred in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
South Africa’s GDP plummets by 1.5% in 2021 third quarter
South Africa’s economy contracted by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2021. According to Stats SA, this
South Africa’s economy grew by 1.2% in Q2:2021
Statistics South Africa has released the GDP figure for the second quarter, which shows economic
Economy was 11% larger in 2020 than previously estimated: Stats SA
Statistics South Africa says the revised level of GDP at current prices shows that the South African
Government concerned about mining companies placed under care and maintenance
The Department of Mineral Resources has raised concerns about the number of mining companies being
SA economy grew by 1,1% in first quarter of 2021: Stats SA
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the country’s economy grew by 1,1% in the first
Economist urges government to do more to sustain current economic growth
Economist Azar Jammine has warned against taking the slight improvement in the country’s economy for
Experts urge SMMEs to take advantage of opportunities presented by Africa Continental Free Trade Area
Some business experts are urging South African companies to use the coming economic recovery after
SA’s GDP increased by 1,5% in fourth Quarter of 2020
The South African economy grew by 1,5% in the fourth Quarter of 2020.
Durban Chamber of Commerce calls for clear economic recovery plan ahead of SONA
In KwaZulu-Natal – the second biggest contributor to the national GDP, the situation is worse than
South Africa still operates in a recessionary environment: Analyst
Independent economist, Elize Kruger, says while South Africa has technically exited a recession, the
GDP increases by 66.1% in the third quarter
Statistics South Africa data shows that Gross Domestic Product in the third quarter increased by
Successful economic recovery plan requires inclusion of SMMEs: BMF
The Black Management Forum (BMF) believes that a successful economic recovery plan requires a rapid
Private sector participation needed for a jobs-led economic recovery: Dr Jammine
Chief Economist at Economentrix Dr Azar Jammine says government will need increased private
Lockdown blamed for contraction in mining, manufacturing sector
The COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown restrictions have had a negative impact on the
More interest rate cuts predicted for Reserve Bank: Investors
Investors predict more interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank following Tuesday’s historic
Money invested towards COVID-19 must be accounted for: Ramokgopa
Head of the President’s Investment Infrastructure Office, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa, says all monies
Economist Annabelle Bishops believes SA’s GDP could improve as economic activities are reopened
Economist Annabelle Bishops says the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could improve as the