Oil and food main risks to sub-Sahara Africa
Xola PotelwaThere is little risk the political crisis in North Africa could spread to sub-Sahara Africa, but escalating oil and food prices are the main worry.
South Africa suffers shock current account deficit hit
Xola PotelwaSA's current account recorded its largest deficit in nearly four years in the second quarter of 2012 as exports fell due to subdued external demand.
Gordhan says SA growth likely to miss target
Xola PotelwaFinance Minister Pravin Gordhan says SA's growth this year is likely to miss forecasts while the central bank warns about the economy's vulnerability.
FNB looks to appoint new sharia board by end 2012
Xola PotelwaFirst National Bank says it is aiming to appoint a new sharia board for its Islamic finance division by the end of 2012.
South Africa pegged as eurozone safe haven
Xola PotelwaSA may issue five new bonds this week, helping to plug a 10-year benchmark gap and extend the government yield curve by a further seven years.
Inflation settles within target range
Xola PotelwaHeadline inflation slowed in March to within target range for the first time in four months, suggesting inflation may undercut the forecasts.
Marcus sounds warning on SA economy
Xola PotelwaReserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has warned that South Africa's economic outlook is deteriorating rapidly, with strikes likely to lead to job losses.
One in four South Africans remain jobless
Xola PotelwaSouth Africa's unemployment rate rose in the third quarter, with more than one in four out of work.
South Africans unite in Soweto rugby final
Xola PotelwaBulls supporter Eldre Janse van Rensburg had never set foot in Soweto before Saturday's Super 14 rugby final.
