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South Africa’s economy expanded by a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025
BUSINESS

South Africa’s economy rebounds with 0.4% GDP growth in the second quarter

The absence of load-shedding significantly boosted the economy

  • Anathi Madubela
2 min read
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (GCIS)
ARTICLE

Municipalities owe Eskom R78bn, debt projected to soar to R3.1tn by 2050, says Ramokgopa

The electricity and energy minister warned that the debt prevents the power utility from investing in infrastructure

  • Mandisa Makgakga
4 min read