Growing SA economy falls short of Gordhan's hopes
The economy has bounced out of recession and is growing again, says Moody's -- but not by as much as Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan had predicted.
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SA's fourth-quarter GDP beats forecasts
South Africa's economic growth came in higher than expected in the fourth quarter.
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Investors wake up to Africa
Walmart's entry into Africa through the purchase of a stake in Massmart reflects a change in the attitude of global investors to the continent.
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Veering off jobless growth path
To realise its vision, the country has to address rampant unemployment.
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Zuma's trade card
If the continent opens up he could emerge as Africa's champion.
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State incompetence weighs on SA's economy
At the moment the question of whether SA pursues trade and industrial policies aimed at liberalisation or alternative protectionist policies academic.
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Govt raises growth forecast, warns on jobs
SA's economy will grow a better-than-expected 3% this year but this will be too slow to tackle soaring unemployment, the finance minister has warned.
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Cosatu's a sucker for punishment
Labour federation won't go it alone even though its economic policies contradict those of the ANC.
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Productivity is our best currency
A weak rand is unlikely to help South African manufacturing, argues Adrian Saville.
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May retail sales climb, jury out on rates
South African retail sales rose more than expected in May, growing for the fifth month in a row ahead of the soccer World Cup.
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