Motlanthe laments pace of infrastructure development
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says the pace of infrastructure development is lagging behind what the country needs to evolve.
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Infrastructure must bring private sector into the fold
An Investec economist says government's planned R3-trillion spend on infrastructure must include the private sector if it is to lead to job creation.
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Little done to relieve pain of the poor
Job creation and welfare initiatives aside, critics have warned of a bias towards big industry and the rich.
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Big spender faces big hurdles
Pravin Gordhan admits that the state's ambitious development plans will come to nought without effective management by state institutions.
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Bid to keep debt levels down
The state wants to keep the country's debt levels down while also saving money across government departments.
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Private sector needs to step up, says Gordhan
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has urged the business sector to get more involved in the economy through infrastructure and job creation projects.
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Infrastructure: Patel cracks the whip
The government is taking a tough-love approach to drive its bold, integrated R1-trillion infrastructure plan and the state will crack the whip.
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Dreams of China vs local realities
Zuma looking to China for infrastructure development.
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State of the Nation: Zuma adopts Chinese model
President Jacob Zuma is looking East for inspiration, as the ANC pushes for resource nationalism rather than a crude form of nationalisation.
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Gigaba pushing for more intra-African trade
South Africa's failure to integrate with other African countries is limiting its economic growth, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.
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