Current Account

SA trade deficit shrinks in August

South Africa’s monthly trade deficit shrunk to R5,12-billion in August, largely due to a big fall in oil imports, official data showed on Tuesday.

Staff Reporter

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CURRENT ACCOUNT

10 JUN 2008

Treasury: Current account gap to remain high

Turmoil in global financial markets makes it difficult for South Africa to finance its current account deficit, Treasury director general Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday.

Wendell Roelf

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