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[LISTEN] Is a culture of cleanliness key to Africa's economic development?
Wits University lecturer Sandile Swana speaks to 702’s John Robbie following an article he wrote Africa’s economic growth and socioeconomic development.
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[LISTEN] What will happen to the rand if Britain withdraws from EU?
Brigit Taylor, Kaon Capital CEO, says if Britain stays, it will strengthen the pound, however, it will further weaken the rand. If they leave, then the opposite will happen.
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‘China’s economic downturn made it difficult for SA to improve its GDP’
This week the IMF released a report which places South Africa as the third largest economy on the continent.
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'Govt, businesses must work together to build investor confidence'
Moody’s reaffirmed the country's credit rating two notches above sub-investment level.
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South Africans urged to stop relying on imports
Cyril Ramaphosa says citizens should buy more locally manufactured products, to help support job creation.
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Retail, hospitality keeps employment rates up
Stats SA released quarterly employment statistics, showing an increase of 43,000 jobs.
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Increase of 43,000 jobs in non-agricultural sector
Statistics South Africa released employment statistics in Pretoria this afternoon.
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WC to launch 384 public WiFi hotspots
WC Economic Opportunities MEC Alan Winde says internet access will lead to economic growth.
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Cosatu pleads with Moody's to consider workers
SA has been placed on review for a downgrade pending the outcome of an assessment of the economy.
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Political parties urged to set aside narrow agendas
Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas says parties need to put the interest of the country first.
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OPINION: Can agriculture in Africa sustain a nourishing rural non-farm economy?
Andries du Toit says interest in agricultural investment as a source of employment growth & profit is growing.
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Ministerial committee on investment in SA to hold first meeting tomorrow
President Jacob Zuma tasked the committee with boosting South Africa's economy.
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Here's what South Africans have to say about government...
702’s Redi Tlhabi gave listeners the opportunity to share their thoughts on government’s performance.
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#Sopa2016: Zille focuses on looming budget cuts
Premier Helen Zille is delivering her State of the Province Address, focusing largely on the economy.
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Zuma appeals for unity in response to his critics
In his response to the #SonaDebate, Zuma focused on the state of the economy & the need for united action.
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Africa's big cities offer investors hope in hard times
Nairobi is the most attractive destination for foreign investment, according to a 2015 report by PWC.
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Business confidence up but far from ideal
The SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry released its monthly confidence index yesterday.
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'Black people must be bold enough to make material change'
The ANC’s Gwede Mantashe says black South Africans must take practical steps against racism.
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SA warned to brace for possible interest rate hike
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates this afternoon as inflation is expected to be higher.
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Standard and Poor's issues another warning for SA’s economy
Ratings agencies are watching closely for any missteps that could see SA being downgraded to junk status.
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Factors affecting the property market in SA
First National Bank property economist John Loos speaks to CapeTalk host Kienno Kammies about the factors influencing prices in the property market.
