Formal employment sector grows by 0.2% in 2016-2017
Employment creation was flat between 2016 and 2017.
SA’s February CPI down to 4%
Analysts are upbeat about the prospects of the economy with strong expectations of a drop in
Abrogation of property rights to undermine SA economy, says Maimane
Any abrogation of private property rights will fundamentally undermine South Africa’s economy
Mnangagwa’s office ignores Mugabe’s request for dialogue
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has responded briefly to his predecessor Robert Mugabe’s
Mnangagwa commits to speed up e-governance in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday pledged his government’s commitment towards
SA can achieve economic recovery: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa can learn from other countries on how to achieve
Ramaphosa urged to assist ailing productive sector
Economist George Glynos says President Cyril Ramaphosa should ensure that a constructive policy is
Govt to work with IPPs on renewable energy projects
Government will join hands with 27 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for a R56 billion investment
Banks warn against land expropriation without compensation
Banks have warned that the expropriation of land without compensation would result in the collapse
SA economy grew by 1.3% in 2017
South Africa’s economy has started to show positive signs. This is after it exceeded expectations
SA’s 4th quarter GDP expands by 3.1 % quarter-on-quarter
The growth of the economy exceeded National Treasury’s expectation of 1,0% growth announced during
US extends sanctions against Zimbabwe
“The actions and policies of certain members of the government of Zimbabwe and other persons
Businesses have lost confidence govt’s ability to facilitate economic growth: Nene
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says businesses have in recent years lost confidence in the
Economists believe Budget will boost confidence in public finances
Some economists believe the austerity measures detailed by government in the Budget will boost
Economic update ahead of Budget Speech
The rand is trading slightly weaker at R11.73 to the dollar; R16.38 to the pound sterling, and
Kenya’s economy expected to recover in 2018
Kenya’s economy is expected to rebound to between 5.3 and 5.8% in 2018 up from 4.7% in 2017 due to
Economist’s confident Ramaphosa will revive SA’s economy
Economists have expressed confidence that acting President Cyril Ramaphosa will be able to remove
SA’s rand strengthens against dollar over concrete Zuma push
South Africa’s rand strengthened on Wednesday lunchtime after the ruling African National Congress
ANC power struggle shows that South Africa is not exceptional
South Africa is in the grip of political uncertainty. That President Jacob Zuma will go before the
Turkey’s foray into Somalia is a huge success, but there are risks
Turkey’s engagement with Somalia is striking for its brevity and ostensible success.