Gdp
Stronger manufacturing and mining performance helped boost GDP
GDP grew by 0.6% compared to the reserve bank's estimate of 0.4%.
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Latest GDP figure not worth celebrating, says Saftu
Statistics South Africa on Tuesday reported a 0.4% increase in the country’s GDP in the first quarter of 2023.
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Mixed reaction to SA narrowly averting a recession
According to the latest data from Stats SA, the economy rebounded to pre-COVID levels despite agressive power cuts and rising inflation.
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The day that was: SA’s economy improves, targeting Unisa & Prasa’s dodgy leaders
The Eyewitness News bulletin with Jane Dutton.
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SA economy expanded by 0.4% in Q1 of 2023 - Stats SA
Stats SA said that improved manufacturing output and the finance industry contributed to the country's economic rebound.
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Minister Didiza welcomes agriculture sector's growth in Q2 of 2022
Agriculture and agro-processing exports amounted to R51 billion, up by 12% from the first quarter of 2022, during this period, with the top exports in terms of value including citrus, maize; apples and pears; and wine and grapes among others.
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'Another govt relief package for SAns not the answer, it's time for big reforms'
Cabinet is reportedly debating a relief package to help South Africans weather the storm of rising prices.
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Power outages risk further decimation of SA’s GDP in third quarter: Economist
On Tuesday, Statistics South Africa announced that the South African economy shrunk by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2022.
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Germany agrees $107bn fund to modernise military in face of Russia threat
An agreement was reached late Sunday to create a special fund for military procurement that will also allow Berlin to achieve NATO's target of spending two percent of GDP on defence.
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Just energy transition and unequal healthcare dominates meeting of The Elders
The president sat down with The Elders at the Union Buildings on Thursday.
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Gold trades at near record high as GDP sees an increase too
This comes with the news that Stats SA has on Tuesday reported a significant increase in gross domestic product (GDP) of 4.9% for last year.
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Maluleke: SA not yet out of the woods despite GDP growth
The economy grew by 1.2% in the fourth quarter of last year while the yearly growth rate increased to 4.9%.
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SA's GDP grew by 1.2% in Q4 of 2021 - Stats SA
South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to data released by Stats South Africa on Tuesday.
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Budget Speech: Godongwana expected to announce ways to stabilise SA's debt
The 2021 budget review indicated that government was spending over R269 billion on debt service costs while public debt is expected to stabilise at 88.9% of GDP by the 2025/2026 financial year.
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Economist: COVID effects will be determining factor in SA’s economic growth
South Africa's economy shrunk by 1.5% in the third quarter after growth in four consecutive quarters.
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INFOGRAPHIC: SA's GDP shrinks in 3rd quarter 2021
South Africa's economy has shrunk by 1.5% in the third quarter of this year. This quarter's results have factored in the economic disruptions caused by the civil unrest in July.
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OECD lowers world GDP forecast, says vaccination key
The global economy is now expected to expand by 5.6% this year, down from an earlier forecast of 5.7%, the OECD said in its updated economic outlook released as the Omicron variant has sparked concerns about its impact on the recovery.
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Despite Q2 growth, overall economic activity still a concern for economists
Statistics South Africa released the second quarter GDP data on Tuesday. It indicated that the economy was nowhere near the unsatisfactory pre-COVID figures, while economic activity was back to 2017 levels.
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Which industries contributed to the rise in SA's Q2 GDP growth
South Africa's economy grew by 1.2% in the second quarter, with a number of sectors contributing to the growth. Here is a breakdown of which sectors contributed to the growth:
