The projected economic growth trajectory remains insufficient to address structural unemployment
The growth outlook is insufficient to alter unemployment dynamics, some argued
National treasury officials said the costing for the deployment of soldiers in crime-affected areas — as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Sona, had not yet been done
Over the next three years, growth is projected to average 1.8% and reach 2% by 2028
Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to…
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The announcement comes as the bank foresees lower global interest rates and a weaker outlook for the local economy
The finance minister said the expenditure would be carried out ‘without compromising the fiscal strategy of sustainable public finances’
The monetary policy committee said it remains vigilant amid risks to inflation outlook on the global and domestic front
The minister conceded that the measure did not have support across the political spectrum
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The agriculture sector was up 17.2% and was the largest contributor to GDP growth during the period
The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects
