Economy remains in junk status
Although two credit rating agencies have decided to leave South Africa's credit rating unchanged, it still means that the economy is in junk status...
Food Inflation Bludgeons South African Household Budgets
The fluctuating cost of food has been making budgeting very tough for everyday South Africans, learn why and discover some cost-saving tips.
The South African...
SA economy exits technical recession
South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2017, Statistician General Pali Lehohla said on Tuesday.
At a media...
Economic indicators for 29 September 2017 (07:00)
Below are the economic indicators for 29 September 2017 as at 07:00
(Values in parentheses indicates previous closing values.)
Rand / US dollar R13.53 (R13.37)
Rand /...
Moeletsi Mbeki – author, entrepreneur & political commentator
'The South African economy is a very weird animal and you have to not just look at one leg or the tail. You have...
Where to invest in Africa
Celeste Fauconnier, Africa Analyst for RMB on where to invest in Africa and RMB's findings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TGzBVUFN7s
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What does Ramaphosa’s victory mean for South Africa’s economy?
A great deal is expected from Cyril Ramaphosa who was elected as the president of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC)....
Unemployment rate unchanged in first quarter
South Africa’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 26.7% in the first quarter of 2018, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday.
Releasing the findings...
Don’t blame women for leaving fields like engineering. Blame bad attitudes
There are reasons why feminists use the slogan “the personal is political”, especially when men make arguments using the age old idea that “biology...
SA investment climate is improving
Foreign investment, if targeted and nurtured, can drive economic growth and in turn contribute to much-needed job creation and economic inclusion for all, says...
Explainer: South Africa’s central bank – ownership, mandate and independence
In recent months, various debates about the South African Reserve Bank have focused broadly on three aspects – its shareholding, its mandate and its...
Beneficiation is touted as a silver bullet. Why it might not...
Like other mineral producing countries, South Africa has considered implementing beneficiation policies to stimulate development. Beneficiation entails the transformation of a mineral (or a...
