The Consumer Price Index annual inflation rate in December 2013 has surprised the market, having come in just marginally higher than in November.
Growth forecasts for the Sub-Saharan region have been revised downward as it will likely feel the impact of reduced monetary stimulus in the US.
Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus believes that while adjustments to tapering will be trying, it is ultimately good news.
A new pricing system will widen the margin for petrol retailers and narrowing that for wholesalers.
South Africa’s GDP growth has been only 0.7% in the third quarter of 2013, the slowest pace in more than four years.
A accomodative monetary stance should be maintained while inflation allows for it, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Former AngloGold Ashanti chief executive Bobby Godsell has called for a ban on garnishee orders.
South Africa’s debt will make up 48% of the gross domestic product in the medium term, a pace which one economist describes as "frightening".
BMW has lost 13 000 cars in production, missed supply targets and taken a decision to stop expansion into South Africa following the four-week strike.
Pravin Gordhan says South African authorities don’t have the resources to influence the rand, which has slid 16% since the beginning of the year.