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Reserve Bank may have helped South Africa avoid a more severe crunch
This is according to some economists, who say the Reserve Bank got ahead of the curve before inflation became entrenched
Relief: Government must guard SA’s poor against inflation’s assault
It could prove difficult for government to loosen its grip on the public purse, but economists say the current extraordinary circumstances require intervention
‘SA is heading towards another lost decade’
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
South Africa’s recovery lags behind emerging market peers Mexico, India
The economy grew for the fourth consecutive quarter, but the country is playing catch-up to its peers
Covid steals jobs, equality from women
PwC’s Women in Work Index says governments and businesses must tackle causes of inequality
Budget should up social infrastructure spend
Next week’s 2009/10 budget should bring about an increase in spending on social infrastructure, KPMG said on Friday.