ARTICLES RELATING TO SA ECONOMY

Zuma: Don't blame the rand dip on me

2013-06-13 17:00

President Jacob Zuma has denied being responsible for the sharp decline of the rand, while warning opposition parties of remarks that could harm the economy.

Economy shows some muscle - index

2013-06-13 11:53

Economic activity may be turning the corner with data showing encouraging signs of the economy clawing back in May after three quarters of stagnation.

Africa holds the key

2013-06-13 07:24

Look to our own continent for trade growth, says Geoffrey Chapman.

Zuma: South Africans earn more now

2013-06-12 20:11

There is little South Africa can do about the global economic crisis, but there are things to be done domestically to help the economy, says President Jacob Zuma.

Shivambo: Economic struggle distorted

2013-06-12 18:31

The disbanding of ANCYL structures is distorting the struggle for economic freedom, says former league spokesperson Floyd Shivambu.

Agriculture gets a boost in Argentina deal

2013-06-12 10:12

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has signed a bilateral agreement with Argentina on cooperation in the agricultural sector.

Malema appeals for funds for new party

2013-06-12 07:39

Julius Malema has taken a swipe at the ANC for failing to advance the country economically and has also asked for help to raise funds for his new political party.

Cosatu: NDP threatens job creation

2013-06-07 14:25

Cosatu will reject aspects of the National Development Plan which it believes undermines worker rights and reduces wages, spokesperson Patrick Craven says.

Marcus: Rates not a magic wand for growth

2013-06-06 13:27

Low interest rates are not the only solution for economic growth and action is needed to stabilise labour relations, says SA Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus.

Sarb may revise SA's growth focus

2013-06-05 12:21

The SA Reserve Bank may revise downward its economic growth forecast for South Africa in its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the bank says.

Marcus: Inflation targeting shields rand

2013-06-05 08:06

SA Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has defended the government's policy of inflation targeting, arguing that it protects the value of the rand.

Uncertainty hampers confidence - Agri SA

2013-06-04 15:43

The country has to guard against being seen as a risky, unstable and uncompetitive economy by investors, says Agri SA's president.

No change to PMI

2013-06-03 12:44

The seasonally adjusted Kagiso Purchasing Managers' Index remained unchanged at 50.4 in May, Kagiso Tiso Holdings says.

Zuma did not make the rand tumble - ANC

2013-05-31 18:47

Reports claiming that the sudden drop of the rand are a result of a speech by President Jacob Zuma about the economy are scientifically unfounded, the ANC says.

SA's trade deficit balloons

2013-05-31 16:29

The trade deficit has widened to R15.02bn in April from R7.77bn in March, beating an expected trade shortfall of R9.5bn.

Zuma's waning star

2013-05-31 06:31

Is Lady Luck deserting Nkandla's natty polygamist, asks Mzwandile Jacks.

Busa worries about GDP decline

2013-05-28 20:00

Business Unity SA says that a drop in growth of the country's gross domestic product figures is of concern amid difficult labour conditions.

SA professionals' confidence levels climb

2013-05-23 12:11

Graduate professionals felt more confident of SA's prospects in the first quarter of this year on a range of economic factors‚ an index shows.

Vavi: Big business is stunting growth

2013-05-16 16:27

Big business is the greatest obstacle to the growth of small business in South Africa, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Trade index up on new vehicle sales

2013-05-15 15:51

Trade conditions improved faster than anticipated in April aided by a robust rise in new vehicle sales, says the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Top economist slams BEE

2013-05-10 14:48

Professor Mthuli Ncube of the African Development Bank says black empowerment fails to create value, and that the entrepreneurship element it needs is missing.

Vavi: Capitalism the real enemy

2013-05-10 11:55

Issues such as xenophobia, corruption, gender-based violence, and substance abuse are rooted in economic misery, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Is Capitec really bigger than Nedbank?

2013-05-09 11:45

Capitec is a fantastic success story but it's nowhere near SA’s fourth-biggest retail bank, says Finweek editor Marc Ashton.

Unemployment rate rises to 25.2%

2013-05-06 11:51

The number of unemployed people increased by 100 000 people to 4.6 million between the fourth quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013, Statistics SA says.

Incentives promised for electric cars

2013-05-02 14:20

South African vehicle manufacturers will receive incentives for producing more electric cars, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

 

Trade conditions decline - Sacci

2013-06-13 13:54

Trade conditions did not improve in May but remains within positive territory, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.

Calls grow for decisive leadership

2013-06-13 08:46

A decline of business confidence in the manufacturing sector adds credence to the Reserve Bank's appeal for decisive leadership, says the Manufacturing Circle.

Shuttleworth: Don't force us to leave SA

2013-06-12 22:54

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth says it is a shame SA encourages people to emigrate rather than allowing them to build global operations from home.

Zuma: Presidency to back economy

2013-06-12 18:41

The presidency will take a "hands-on approach" to boost confidence in the economy, President Jacob Zuma has told MPs.

Global factors behind rand slump

2013-06-12 14:00

Despite the South African economy doing very badly, global factors are the main contributors to the current volatility of the rand, analysts say.

Agriculture gets a boost in Argentina deal

2013-06-12 08:33

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has signed a bilateral agreement with Argentina on cooperation in the agricultural sector.

In search of mediocrity

2013-06-12 07:18

Jarred Myers explores what keeps South Africa’s CEOs awake at night.

Weak rand woes

2013-06-07 11:32

SA businesses are counting the cost of global curency shifts.

We are at war with unemployment - expert

2013-06-06 11:29

South Africa should invest in improving the economic literacy of workers to strengthen the country’s labour relations, an economist says.

CEOs: Easy credit to dent economy

2013-06-05 11:29

Almost 70% of CEOs anticipate that the extent of unsecured lending will negatively affect the South African economy this year, a survey shows.

Zuma: Japanese business will boost SA

2013-06-04 07:57

Japanese businesses and investment in South Africa will help build the country, says President Jacob Zuma.

Nzimande takes swipe at NDP

2013-06-02 19:15

The National Development Plan must not be turned into a monument, SA Communist Party general secretary Blade Nzimande has charged.

Rand rout: What government should do

2013-05-31 18:11

An emerging markets analyst present his suggestions on measures the government could take to soothe investors and markets.

Petrol price to drop

2013-05-31 13:05

The retail price of petrol will decrease by 8 cents a litre next Wednesday, while diesel will fall by 3.98 cents a litre.

Zuma: South Africa needs you

2013-05-30 11:41

President Jacob Zuma says South Africa needs faster economic growth and a stable mining sector is needed to accomplish this, but the government can't do it alone.

Economy growing but still weak

2013-05-28 12:36

South Africa’s real gross domestic product increased by a much weaker than expected annual rate of 0.9%, according to figures by Statistics SA.

The unacceptable ambassador

2013-05-20 10:46

Jarred Myers discusses Tony Leon's ambassadorship in Argentina.

Davies: Industrialisation drive working

2013-05-15 18:31

South Africa's drive to attract foreign investment and grow its industrial base is bearing fruit, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says.

Vavi: Unemployment a ticking bomb

2013-05-12 10:33

Unemployment in South Africa is a ticking bomb, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Mashatile: Films flex economic muscle

2013-05-10 14:34

The South African film industry contributes R3.5bn annually to the economy and provides employment to more than 25 000 people, Arts Minister Paul Mashatile says.

Zuma, please take note!

2013-05-10 07:18

SA's social structure is in a state of collapse, says Mzwandile Jacks.

Probe into lavish Nkandla spend

2013-05-08 11:14

The department of public works is investigating all its Prestige projects, including the R206m upgrade of President Jacob Zuma’s private homestead at Nkandla.

Vavi: Economy needs radical restructuring

2013-05-03 22:11

South Africa faces massive problems in its economy, despite achieving democracy 19 years ago, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.

Trade shortfall narrows to R7.77bn

2013-04-30 15:15

South Africa’s trade balance recorded a lower than expected deficit of R7.77bn in March from R9.52bn in February, according to Sars data.

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