Eskom is in a fix because it has little control over the procurement of alternative sources of energy capacity
Last month’s budget was positive about the trajectory of the economy but near-term growth projection are only slightly higher than during South Africa’s darkest years
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Fuel prices have soared in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, putting South Africa’s power supply at risk
The oil giant’s chief executive flagged the consequences of the West’s moves to disentangle itself from Moscow’s energy system
The country’s economy shrank by 6.4% in 2020 but real GDP increased by 4.9% in 2021
The South African Reserve Bank will probably remain hawkish as energy and food prices climb in the wake of Russian aggression
The Indian Ocean island state announced it was re-opening its borders starting on Saturday, but reportedly swiftly prohibited all flights to and from South Africa
Russia’s 1998 debt default sent emerging market indices plummeting. But now, emerging markets, including South Africa, are better shielded
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Axed NPA officials Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi were accused of receiving bribes, but the latest state capture report makes no recommendations against any particular persons
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane released a tranche of reports covering a range of allegations, including against the department of arts and culture
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