SA’s current account deficit widens in the first quarter
South Africa’s current account deficit widened to 4.8% in the first quarter of 2018, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday.
“The shortfall on the services,...
Stock market performs poorly
Sasfin, David Shapiro said in a report that stocks such as PSG, Discovery, Capitec, Coronation, Blue Label and DisChem had performed the worst in...
Trust in the South African government dropping
The world and South Africans no longer trust the government.
This is evident from an international survey of 28 countries, and South Africa achieved last...
ANC failures, Rand falls to a 6.5 month low
The Rand lost all previous progress against overseas currencies, and is currently trading at a 6.5 month low.
The Ramaphosa euphoria has reached its low,...
What are the types of debt relief techniques and how they...
It is essential to understand the available options for debt relief which are available for consumers and business owners. In fact, debt relief programs...
The World Bank is finding new ways to understand South Africa’s...
The latest World Bank report on South Africa is not only remarkable for the collaborative method it employed, but also for some of the...
Banks warn against land grabs
The Banking Association of SA (BASA) issued a warning that should land be "stolen" without compensation that this would lead to further downgrading by...
Rand in downward phase
Despite the self created "mainstream" media's euphoria surrounding Cyril Ramaphosa, SA's temporary election on the UN Security Council and the G7 summit, the Rand...
ANC ruining South Africa’s economy and exacerbating poverty
The shocking decline of 2,2% in South Africa’s economic growth rate is indicative of the disastrous consequences of ANC policy. Voters must now get...
Repo rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has left the repurchase price unchanged at 6.5%, but says there are red lights flashing.
The Reserve Bank president,...
VAT panel to submit its report next month
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says the panel that has been established to review a list off zero-rated food products will submit its report next...
Government determined to conclude wage negotiations
Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says government is seized with working towards concluding a multi-term wage agreement with unions.
The Minister said this...
