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South African Airways seeks billions in long-term funding to help manage debt
SAA says the funding will be used for working and capital expenditure and to help manage outstanding debt.
Zuma stymies Gordhan’s bid to rescue SA’s economy
The president’s persistent scandals and missteps are undermining the efforts of the finance minister to avoid the country’s plunge into junk status.
Gordhan taxes wealthy, cuts jobs to curb 2016 budget
The finance minister targeted civil-servant jobs and increased wealth taxes in an effort to prevent a credit-rating downgrade.
Zuma seeks advice of chief execs to avoid junk status
The president will reportedly look to patch up ties with business leaders on Tuesday – just two days before the State of the Nation address.
Reserve Bank in a quandary over rising recession risk
With South Africa facing the very real possibility of a recession this year, every policy decision becomes extremely difficult for the Reserve Bank.
Billionaire Aliko Dangote cements his base
Construction’s most basic ingredient is what will make this continent boom, says Africa’s richest man.
Rand dive gives power-starved economy no respite
The very industries that should benefit from the rand’s slump are the ones being hobbled.
Will Putin pay for SA’s $100bn nuclear plan?
The awarding of contracts to build SA’s nuclear plants is nearing. Who will pay for the big project?
Al-Bashir sets up high court and Zuma administration clash
Both the Pretoria high court and the International Criminal Court face a key test of credibility after al-Bashir’s free passage.
African countries will need to ‘step up their game’
African nations are facing mounting risks as they seek to extend two decades of stellar economic growth.
Govt cuts e-tolls after consumer opposition
Road users in Gauteng will pay up to 50% less a month in toll fees, according to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Nene open to partners for Eskom plants
Treasury will consider partnerships with the private sector to extend some of SA’s infrastructure build despite it being politically impossible.
Growth risks mount even as SA dodges a recession
GDP data is expected to show SA rebounded from a contraction but there still remains little momentum to spur economic growth.
Government wants more payments from colluding World Cup builders
The economic development minister says government is seeking a restitution package from colluding construction firms following a R1.5-billion fine.
Investors see Russia less risky than SA as strikes impede growth
Investors are beginning to favour the Eastern European country over South Africa as strike in mining and metals overshadow the seizure of Crimea.