Panel finalising report on SA land reform - Vuyo Mahlati
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[WATCH LIVE] Mboweni delivers maiden Budget speech
The Finance Minister is delivering the Budget speech in Parliament.
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#RandReport: Rand weaker, stocks hit 3-1/2-month high
Since the resumption of nationwide rolling power cuts by Eskom on 10 February, the rand has lost nearly 4%, breaching the psychological 14.00 mark.
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#RandReport: Rand heads for over 3% weekly loss on power crisis
At 1520 GMT, the rand traded at 14.1250 versus the dollar, barely changed from its previous close of 14.1275 and more than 3.5% weaker than at the end of last week.
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Newly formed Land Party aims to take SA to new economic heights
The political organisation was formed by the people of Hermanus and was influenced by the protest action of last year.
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Minister Mboweni to trim deficit forecast on growth hopes
A Reuters poll taken in the past week suggests Tito Mboweni will announce a deficit target of 4.1% of gross domestic product - narrower than the 4.2% he predicted in October.
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Sibanye-Stillwater could cut almost 6,000 jobs in gold restructuring
Gold producers in Africa’s most industrialised economy, which have some of the world’s deepest mines, have seen profits squeezed by rising costs, labour unrest and declining grades.
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#RandReport: Rand slumps on Eskom fears, US inflation
At 1515 GMT the rand was 1.1% weaker at 13.9125 per dollar, stretching losses to nearly 3% since Eskom intensified electricity blackouts on Monday.
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Eskom crisis could damage SA economy, says Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan informed Parliament on Tuesday that more load-shedding can be expected in the coming weeks to allow Eskom to deal with maintenance problems at its power plants.
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Sacci: 'Load shedding sends bad message to investors'
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO, Alan Mukoki, says the latest round of load shedding sends a bad message to investors.
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Measures introduced to ignite economic growth paying off, says Ramaphosa
In the first of two State of the Nation addresses this year, Ramaphosa said government’s approach is not to spend its way out of economic turmoil, but rather to set the economy on a path of recovery.
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Expert: 'Gas condensate discovery will provide boost for SA economy'
Oil and natural gas expert Stephen Larkin says this will result in more foreign investment, as it could generate over R1 trillion in revenue over the next two decades.
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#Rand Report: Rand falls on firm dollar, stocks up
Stocks closed higher, with miners among the biggest gainers.
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SA business confidence index falls in January
Africa’s most industrialised economy is battling to lift annual growth above 1%, but confidence in President Ramaphosa’s reform plans has waned.
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#RandReport: Rand steady before Trump State of the Union address, stocks up
At 1527 GMT, the rand was at 13.4300 per dollar, not far off its close of 13.4200 on Monday.
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#Rand Report: Rand firms on US rate expectations, stocks climb
At 1520 GMT the rand was up 0.3% at 13.6225 against the dollar, having closed at 13.6650 overnight in New York.
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[WATCH LIVE] Ramaphosa addresses Business Economic Indaba
The Business Economic Indaba is meant to be a strategic dialogue to look at a transformed and inclusive economy.
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President Ramaphosa to address potential investors in Davos
Potential investors will be given an opportunity to hear from and interact with the government delegation and business representatives.
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Ramaphosa: 'Evidence being heard at Zondo Commission is cathartic for SA'
But President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that grand corruption has damaged South Africa.
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[CARTOON] Spanners in the Works
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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[WATCH LIVE] President Ramaphosa briefing at WEF in Davos
The president is providing a global update on the South Africa's economy and its drive to boost investment.
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South Africa's economy to grow to 1.3% in 2019 - World Bank
In its latest report, the bank projected South Africa’s economic growth at 1.7% in 2020.
