The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s business confidence index fell in April and May, ahead of the elections, snapping a rally that dated back to November 2023
Investors will struggle to look beyond the country’s energy and logistics crises
As the deteriorating economic conditions threaten to ignite another bout of social upheaval, we should consider our options for a co-ordinated blaze
The government has struggled to claw back business confidence after the state capture years.
While hopes are high that China will return to growth after ending its zero-Covid policy, it still faces many economic challenges
Growth in the third quarter is encouraging, but analysts have cautioned against viewing the data as a sign of the economy’s improved health
Some of the conditions in which the July unrest occurred have abated but others, such as the spiralling cost of living, have worsened
Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track
July’s violence and looting dealt a blow to business confidence
Last week’s violence will likely slow South Africa’s economic growth, the central bank’s monetary policy committee said on Thursday afternoon
An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence
Any gains made at the beginning of the year could be undone as the protests and the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown threaten business confidence
GDP growth may be encouraging but it doesn’t mean much for SA’s millions of unemployed
Often, owners of struggling businesses agree gladly to being bought out
If the pound takes a major tumble, British banks could call in debts and cause the rand to weaken.
Business confidence is on the rise, according to the First National Bank/Bureau for Economic Research building confidence index.
Attracted by Zimbabwe’s government, that likes to see itself as China’s best friend, Chinese businesspeople are making the trek to Zimbabwe.
Despite levels of pessimism worldwide about economic conditions, local business owners are more optimistic than their international counterparts.
Businesses are continuing to cut costs and focus on efficiencies, a survey of leading executives across Europe and the Middle East has shown.
The conundrum facing credit ratings agencies can perhaps be best illustrated by the comments of a director of one of the industry’s largest players.
The internet economy is growing markedly and is now worth R59-billion, contributing 2% to the South African economy, writes Lisa Steyn.
Joseph Stiglitz’s advice sounds similar to that of the old-time salesmen selling snake oil as a cure for everything.
Reform is needed to simplify products for which the returns are barely worth the investment, writes Maya Fisher-French.
The slowdown in the global economy and effect of cheaply manufactured goods on the local manufacturing sector will continue to affect production.
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says business confidence dropped to its lowest point last month since March 2009.
Despite signs of economic growth, inflation and energy fears have put a damper on South Africa’s economic forecasts.
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/ 8 February 2012
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says business confidence in the country dropped in January to its lowest level since May 2010.
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/ 7 December 2011
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says business confidence stabilised in November — but at low levels.
Moody’s Analytics believes that South Africa’s economic recovery is durable and that business confidence is on an upward trajectory.
Sacci’s business confidence index rose to its highest level since September 2008 at 88,3 in March, from 86,4 in February, it said on Tuesday.
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/ 3 February 2011
Business confidence held steady in January compared with December, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.
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/ 12 January 2011
Business confidence in SA improved slightly in December but remains vulnerable due to shaky investment and household spending, a survey shows.