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The mistakes of the past should inform the politics of the future to ensure transformation, equality and economic growth
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Even though South Africa has got off to a positive start this year, it is too early to tell that the country is on a new growth trajectory
‘We are pleased to report that our economy grew above the national average in the last three quarters’
Although business and confidence levels may be high, Ramaphosa has to tackle a 26.7% youth unemployment rate and soaring inequality levels.
The president-elect’s victory speech was encouraging but his temperament keeps everyone guessing.
Economic uncertainty has gripped Nigeria as promised reforms fail to materialise
In each of the SADC’s 15 member countries, millions of women traders are putting SADC’s vision into practice.
Nigeria toughens currency trading curbs to slow down the depreciation of the naira following the collapse of global oil prices.
There are concerns that the impact of unemployment, load-shedding and industrial action will take its toll on economic growth in the new year.
South African retail figures show an increase, business optimism in the US may spike, and Europe’s Sentix gauge could slip further this week.
Investor interest is likely to centre on PMI reports in China and Europe. Both sets of reports may be disappointing. Here is your guide.
Botswana’s central bank will continue to try to boost economic growth by keeping its repo rate at 7.5%.
South Africa’s economy is slowing following strikes in the motor industry, according to the BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index.
Economists will be on the lookout for growth figures from the US and SA, while the Bank of England’s governor will seek to clarify policy intentions.
Central bank decisions, the latest economic reports and new South African mining and manufacturing data will keep investors and economists hopping.
The SA Reserve Bank has done well to balance economic growth and job creation while pursuing its mandate to monitor inflation, says Pravin Gordhan.
The meeting of Brics leaders next week could uncharitably be described as a summit of the world’s emerging economic powers – plus South Africa.
The good news, though, is that finances have been kept under control.
Access to wholesalers and retailers can make all the difference between poverty and employment, writes Teigue Payne.
Manufacturing salaries vary according to skill levels with skilled workers earning much more, writes Teigue Payne.
A decade ago, doomsday forecasts asserted the Aids pandemic would sharply curtail African economic growth but two countries have forced a rethink.
Reserves, profits and loans are on the rise but eurozone uncertainty is casting a pall over the future in South Africa, argues Lisa Steyn.
Whether the Greeks are left with a much-diluted drachma or not, there is still more pain ahead, writes Kevin Davie
In an unprecedented move to bombproof SA’s major lenders, a multibillion-rand emergency fund has been set up to help them weather any liquidity storm.
A new index measures countries’ ability to manage change to achieve sustained long-term growth, Lisa Steyn reports.
The first myth is that China is an export economy. It is not, writes Patrick Collinson.
India can provide mutually beneficial investment in Africa – provided it doesn’t wait too long, writes <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.
While America’s economy may best be known for its ultra-capitalist ways, local bartering between tradesmen is as trendy today as ever.
A steadily growing economy is hampered by a lack of formal employment and fractious politics.
The economy of Qatar — the world’s wealthiest country per capita — will grow a breathless 20% in 2011, the IMF said on Wednesday.