Economists welcome SA's IMF donation

Economists welcome SA's IMF donation

20 Jun 2012 12:27 - Aneesa Fazel
While the ANC's allies have criticised the government's decision to commit $2-billion to the IMF, the move has been welcomed by economists.
Zuma lends support to Africa's development agenda

Zuma lends support to Africa's development agenda

20 Jun 2012 10:43 - Sapa
President Jacob Zuma, on his return from the G20 conference, says South Africa still has "a long way to go" to advance Africa's development goals.
Zuma commits $2-billion to bolster IMF 'firewall'

Zuma commits $2-billion to bolster IMF 'firewall'

19 Jun 2012 08:39 - Sapa
South Africa has agreed to contribute around R16.6-billion to an International Monetary Fund "firewall" meant to prevent future financial crises.
Emerging giants dangle aid carrot at G20 summit

Emerging giants dangle aid carrot at G20 summit

03 Nov 2011 17:34 - Staff Reporter
Emerging giants are pressuring EU countries at the G20 to solve their debt crisis, with Beijing dangling $100-billion in rescue funds.
European leaders smooth feathers ahead of G20 meeting

European leaders smooth feathers ahead of G20 meeting

02 Nov 2011 14:26 - Richard Lein
European leaders summoned Greece's prime minister to the French Riviera to restore calm ahead of a G20 summit after his shock call for a vote.
Divisions on monetary reform exposed at G20

Divisions on monetary reform exposed at G20

31 Mar 2011 08:04 - Staff Reporter
Opposing views about how to reform the global monetary system were laid bare at a meeting of the top 20 economies on Thursday.
France hosts Zuma as SA finds G20 voice

France hosts Zuma as SA finds G20 voice

01 Mar 2011 11:47 - Philippe Alfroy
Nicolas Sarkozy will on Wednesday welcome Jacob Zuma to France as a key player in Paris's plan to use its G20 presidency to reform world finance.
G20 in war of words on trade as summit nears

G20 in war of words on trade as summit nears

10 Nov 2010 09:46 - Judith Evans
Bad blood between the world's 20 biggest rich and emerging nations has spilled over ahead of summit talks starting on Thursday.

Currency-war threat looms over G20 meeting

20 Oct 2010 16:01 - Simon Martin
G20 finance ministers will meet in South Korea this week to try to chart a new direction for the world's economy after a devastating downturn.

Brown: G20 to agree global rules on bankers' pay

31 Mar 2009 14:03 - Staff Reporter
G20 leaders meeting in London this week will seek to agree global rules on remuneration in the banking sector, Gordon Brown said on Tuesday.

Motlanthe: SA considers credit lines for Zim

02 Mar 2009 16:28 - Staff Reporter
South Africa is considering granting credit lines for neighbouring Zimbabwe, President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Monday.

Urgent need for global green new deal, says UN

16 Feb 2009 14:05 - Staff Reporter
The UN called on Monday on rich nations to forge a deal that puts climate change and poverty reduction at the heart of efforts to reboot the economy.