Foreign investment
Reserve Bank: Return of foreign investors not enough to boost economic growth
On Thursday, the Reserve Bank governor announced that the repo rate was being lowered by 25 basis points.
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China starts lifting restrictions on foreign investment
From the start of 2020, foreign banks can now set up wholly-owned branches in China without a local partner holding the majority stake, the banking regulatory authority, CBIRC, announced on Friday.
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Ramaphosa must act on corruption or risk losing foreign investment - economists
This follows correspondence from the US, UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, warning that Ramaphosa's investment drive could fail if he does not deal with the those behind state capture, corruption and other crimes.
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Cyril Ramaphosa tells SA’s top CEOs to lead by example
The president met with the top 60 CEO's on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the investment summit, which kicks off later this week.
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'Saudi investments in SA should be scrutinised after Khashoggi’s death'
Earlier this year President Cyril Ramaphosa secured a minimum investment commitment of $10 billion from the Saudi Arabian government directed at energy and power creation.
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SA gets $35bn in investment pledges towards $100bn goal
The SA government hopes to raise more money from companies and governments at an investment summit in Johannesburg on 26 October.
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Ramaphosa team to seek $100bn investment for South Africa
The team of economic envoys includes ex-finance minister Trevor Manuel as well as a former top banker.
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EFF: GM exit should see SA build own automotive industry
The Economic Freedom Fighters' Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says South Africa cannot rely on foreign investments.
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Task team aimed at improving SA’s investment status to be set up
Fedusa, Cyril Ramaphosa and business leaders say plans have been made to pave a way forward.
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Concern mounts as another controversial Bill awaits Zuma’s signature
The PSIRA Bill will force foreign-owned private security firms to sell off 51% in shares to SA citizens.
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‘Govt has no intention of stopping foreign investment’
Lionel October says Trade & Industry want to ensure South Africa is open to foreign investment and trade.
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Gordhan: GDP not the only measure of growth
The finance minister also pledged to work more closely with business and encourage foreign investment.
