SA economic growth at 0.4% for first quarter of 2023: Stats SA
Economic growth increased by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2023 from a negative 1.1% previously.
SA expected to have avoided a technical recession in first quarter: Economists
The economy is expected to have avoided a technical recession in the first quarter of 2023.
Fixing education, economy top of ATM’s 2024 election manifesto
President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM) Vuyolwethu Zungula says fixing the education
China’s rising clout spotlighted at finance chief meetings before G7 summit
The weekend gathering of finance chiefs from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies did not
SA celebrates Freedom Day under dark cloud of interest rate hikes
South Africans commemorate Freedom Day on Thursday, remembering the country’s first democratic
China’s economy gathers pace but markets unimpressed
China’s post-Covid recovery is firmly on track, according to a barrage of data on Tuesday. The
Manufacturing output declines by 5.2% in February: Stats SA
South Africa continues to see a decline in manufacturing output. It decreased by 5.2% year on year
IMF warns that global slowdown poses risks to SA’s economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of downside risks to South Africa’s economy due to
SA’s economy shrinks by 1.3%: Stats SA
Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the country’s economy contracted by 1.3% in the
Ramaphosa calls for the economic emancipation of women
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater integration of women in the economy. This as South
ANC’s 55th National Conference adopts resolutions to revive SA’s economy
The African National Congress’s 55th National Conference has adopted a number of resolutions geared
Energy experts say existing policies must be reviewed to address rolling blackouts
Experts say policy uncertainty in the energy space remains a major challenge in addressing the issue
Energy experts say existing policies must be reviewed to address rolling blackouts
Experts say policy uncertainty in the energy space remains a major challenge in addressing the issue
Local and international developments have an impact on economic growth: David Masondo
Deputy Finance Minister, David Masondo, says recent developments both locally and internationally
‘An enabling economy, regulatory environment key for developing an informal economy’
Creating an enabling policy and regulatory environment has been identified as key for the
Salary demands by Transnet workers unfair to taxpayers: Economist
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) and the United National Transport
Impact of Transnet strike on economy is immeasurable: Nxesi
The Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says the impact the strike has on the economy is
China to expand high-level opening-up to contribute more to world economy: spokesperson
China’s opening door will never close, but will open wider to contribute more to the robust,
Around 119 000 jobs lost in second quarter of 2022: Stats SA
Total employment decreased by 119 000 quarter-on-quarter, from 10 067 000 in March 2022 to 9 948 000
Tourism’s policy looks to stimulate local economy
The Department of Tourism says it is working on a framework that will increase the development of