Gordhan lauds SA's economy despite stifling monetary policy

Gordhan lauds SA's economy despite stifling monetary policy

10 Apr 2013 07:08 - Ed Cropley, Stella Mapenzauswa,
The SA Reserve Bank has done well to balance economic growth and job creation while pursuing its mandate to monitor inflation, says Pravin Gordhan.
Is South Africa the odd Bric out?

Is South Africa the odd Bric out?

21 Mar 2013 06:37 - Andrew Beatty
The meeting of Brics leaders next week could uncharitably be described as a summit of the world's emerging economic powers - plus South Africa.
South Africa's economy struggles to get back into gear

South Africa's economy struggles to get back into gear

08 Mar 2013 00:00 - Faeeza Ballim
The good news, though, is that finances have been kept under control.
Stimulating the rural economy

Stimulating the rural economy

28 Jul 2012 13:27 - Teigue Payne
Access to wholesalers and retailers can make all the difference between poverty and employment, writes Teigue Payne.
Wages up as unemployed queues grow

Wages up as unemployed queues grow

22 Jun 2012 10:29 - Teigue Payne
Manufacturing salaries vary according to skill levels with skilled workers earning much more, writes Teigue Payne.
Africa turns the tide on doomsday predictions

Africa turns the tide on doomsday predictions

14 Jun 2012 17:36 - Ed Stoddard
A decade ago, doomsday forecasts asserted the Aids pandemic would sharply curtail African economic growth but two countries have forced a rethink.
South Africa's banks are healthy and wealthy

South Africa's banks are healthy and wealthy

08 Jun 2012 00:01 - Lisa Steyn
Reserves, profits and loans are on the rise but eurozone uncertainty is casting a pall over the future in South Africa, argues Lisa Steyn.
A dignified 'Grexit' is unlikely

A dignified 'Grexit' is unlikely

18 May 2012 10:56 - Kevin Davie
Whether the Greeks are left with a much-diluted drachma or not, there is still more pain ahead, writes Kevin Davie
Marcus gives big five banks a hand

Marcus gives big five banks a hand

17 May 2012 02:10 - Sharda Naidoo
In an unprecedented move to bombproof SA's major lenders, a multibillion-rand emergency fund has been set up to help them weather any liquidity storm.
Nations that adapt or die

Nations that adapt or die

16 May 2012 11:51 - Lisa Steyn
A new index measures countries' ability to manage change to achieve sustained long-term growth, Lisa Steyn reports.
Chinese bubble economy: The bulls versus the bears

Chinese bubble economy: The bulls versus the bears

16 May 2012 11:24 - Patrick Collinson
The first myth is that China is an export economy. It is not, writes Patrick Collinson.
African-Indian investment: Ripe for the picking

African-Indian investment: Ripe for the picking

13 Oct 2011 00:00 - Nickolaus Bauer
India can provide mutually beneficial investment in Africa - provided it doesn't wait too long, writes Nickolaus Bauer.

Tough times fire up avid US bartering network

29 Mar 2011 10:27 - Guy Taylor
While America's economy may best be known for its ultra-capitalist ways, local bartering between tradesmen is as trendy today as ever.
Zambia's growth engine starts to chug again

Zambia's growth engine starts to chug again

18 Mar 2011 00:00 -
A steadily growing economy is hampered by a lack of formal employment and fractious politics.

IMF: Oil rich Qatar to grow 20% in 2011

10 Mar 2011 12:10 - Staff Reporter
The economy of Qatar -- the world's wealthiest country per capita -- will grow a breathless 20% in 2011, the IMF said on Wednesday.