State owned enterprises shouldn’t be used as pawns in South African...
State owned enterprises are vital to many economies, but are particularly vital to those seeking economic development.
This is true in South Africa too. Which...
What KPMG’s Gupta imbroglio says about corruption in South Africa
As far as corporate accountability goes, the recent announcement that the CEO and seven senior executives at auditing and consultancy firm KMPG in South...
BRICS needs a new approach if it’s going to foster a...
The formation of the BRICS – the bloc made of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – was supposed to be the harbinger...
KPMG auditing practices a concern: Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank on Thursday expressed concern at the “regrettable” auditing practices involving KPMG.
“The South African Reserve Bank has noted with concern the...
Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.75%
The repo rate will remain unchanged at 6.75% per annum, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday.
“Given the heightened uncertainties in the economy,...
Economic indicators for 21 September 2017 (07:00)
Below are the economic indicators for 21 September 2017 as at 07:00
(Values in parentheses indicates previous closing values.)
Rand / US Dollar R13.32 (R13.30)
Rand /...
Economic indicators for 20 September 2017 (07:00)
Below are the economic indicators for 20 September 2017 as at 07:00
(Values in parentheses indicates previous closing values.)
Rand / US Dollar R13.30 (R13.28)
Rand /...
Economic indicators for 19 September 2017 (07:00)
Below are the economic indicators for 19 September 2017 as at 07:00
(Values in parentheses indicates previous closing values.)
Rand / US dollar R13.28 (R13.13)
Rand /...
South Africa falls from top investment spot in Africa – RMB...
Rand Merchant Bank’s seventh edition of Where to Invest in Africa presents some interesting changes in its ratings of the continent’s most attractive investment...
SA’s current account deficit widens
South Africa’s current account deficit widened to 2.4% in the second quarter of 2017, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday.
“The deficit on the current...
Economic indicators for 13 September 2017 (07:00)
Below are the economic indicators for 13 September 2017 as at 07:00
(Values in parentheses indicates previous closing values.)
Rand / US Dollar R12.98 (R12.97)
Rand /...
Budget deficits predict problems for South Africa
The mid-term budget debate is approaching, and South Africa's economy is junk status, plus possible further downgrading by rating agencies due to South...
