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Business confidence resilient despite unpredictable economy
But the Chamber has warned currency depreciation could dampen the positive sentiment.
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Gigaba: Treasury's plans to grow economy undermined by downgrades
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says President Jacob Zuma and other ministers discussed critical interventions at an emergency meeting on Wednesday night.
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Cabinet urges businesses to help intensify growth, improve economy
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is due to meet with business leaders to formulate strategies to counter the recession.
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Gigaba: Economy contraction a setback for govt
Gigaba was replying to debate in the National Assembly on the Appropriation Bill, which provides for the allocation of national revenue to government departments.
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Britain’s economy slows more than expected in first quarter
Due to inflation, household spending in the first quarter of 2017 rose by 0.3%, its smallest increase since the final three months of 2014.
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South Africa's March retail sales boost economic recovery hopes
Retail sales rose by 0.8% year-on-year in March, beating market expectations of a 0.7% contraction.
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This is the impact of economic decline on marriage and fertility rates
A new paper shows the extent to which one’s job, or lack thereof, also impacts the roles we assume within our family life.
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Three predictions for the economy in 2017
Donald Trump’s economic policies are likely to produce much higher US interest rates and inflation than financial markets expect.
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[LISTEN] The 2016 South African economy in review
Economist Dawie Roodt looks at the highs and lows of the South African economy over the last 12 months.
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Makhura: Gauteng economy consistently above national average
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the provincial economy continues to do better than the national economy.
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Currency traders cautious on rand's future despite gains
The rand has been trading at levels seen before President Jacob Zuma sacked Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.
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The rand's ups & downs the past year
The rand's performance vs. the dollar after major political events over the last year, including Nhlanhla Nene's sacking, the Pravin Gordhan charges and the release of the state capture report.
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Zuma: Government is committed to transforming SA economy
Zuma said some of the policies geared at transforming the ownership of the economy include BBBEE laws.
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Makhura calls for economic coalition between govt, business
Premier David Makhura says Gauteng needs an inclusive approach to economic growth.
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#RandReport: Rand weak, low commodity prices weigh stocks down
The rand traded at 14.3005 per dollar, 0.46 percent weaker from its New York close on Thursday.
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South Africans urged to be money wise ahead of tough times
A national survey shows financial wellness has declined in most South African households.
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WATCH LIVE: MPs question Zuma in National Assembly
This comes a day after Treasury announced that Zuma had settled his R7.8 million Nkandla bill.
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China's Xi: World economy at risk, warns against protectionism
The global economy has arrived at a crucial juncture, in the face of sluggish demand, volatile markets.
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Economists: Contradictions from govt over Gupta family may frustrate markets
Economist Dawie Roodt says rating agencies are watching and taking note and this could affect the economy.
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SA already in recession?
An economist says there are several factors pointing to South Africa already being in recession.
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Negative political perceptions hurting the rand - economists
The rand has weakened against the US dollar on news that Pravin Gordhan has been summoned by the Hawks.
