South Africa’s economy stalls in third quarter
South Africa’s economic growth ground to a halt in the third quarter, shrinking by 0.2%.
Economists predict 0.1% growth for 3rd quarter
“Poor performance of Eskom and Transnet has hindered economic activity in South Africa.”
Economic cost of crime in SA impacts on the poor: Analyst
Economic cost of crime in the country impacts the poor and vulnerable
Manufacturing sector expected to contribute positively to GDP: Analysts
Analysts are optimistic that the manufacturing sector is likely to contribute positively to the
Manufacturing sector surpasses forecasts
The manufacturing sector has surprised market forecasts with better-than-expected growth. Four of
Govt confident private sector partnership will help economic growth
The South African government and organised business have agreed to work together in a partnership to
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.
Slow fourth quarter economic growth expected
Economic growth is expected to have slowed significantly in the fourth quarter of 2022 on the back
Ramaphosa to embark on a number of international trips to advance the country’s foreign policy
November is set to be an incredibly busy month for President Cyril Ramaphosa. He’s expected to
Botswana now sees higher budget deficit of 3.4% GDP this year
Botswana’s government now estimates it will record a budget deficit of 3.4% of gross domestic
Economists expect contraction in second quarter GDP driven largely by rolling blackouts
Economists expect the economy to have contracted in the second quarter of 2022.
IMF recommends improving SOEs to stabilise public finances
National Treasury has welcomed the International Monetary Fund recommendations to improve the
Qatar central bank governor expects GDP growth of 3.5% in 2022
Qatar’s gross domestic product (GDP) should grow 3.5% in 2022, Central Bank Governor Sheikh Bandar
Increase oil prices pose a risk to inflation, economic growth: Economist
A Chief Economist at Investec, Annabel Bishop, says while South Africa may stand to gain from higher
South Africa’s economy up by 4.9% in 2021
Eskom says it will continue to implement stage two load shedding as it deals with tripped generation
SA economic growth prospects to remain strained: Economists
Economists have warned that the country’s growth prospects remain constrained.
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