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Surge in consumer confidence reflects #Ramaprogress

Surge in consumer confidence reflects #Ramaprogress

26 April 2018

PwC’s baseline scenario for SA is taking shape.

South Africa: Somewhere over the rainbow

South Africa: Somewhere over the rainbow

25 April 2018

• Euler Hermes publishes its Q1 2018 country and sector risk ratings, a report helping decision makers to trade internationally, and positions South Africa as a medium risk country poised for GDP growth with 2% 2018 and 2.5% in 2019 • Constructions and metals are the most risky sectors in 2018. The pharmaceutical industry is regaining momentum.

Expropriation without compensation puts investment envoys in impossible position

Expropriation without compensation puts investment envoys in impossible position

17 April 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to dispatch a team of respected envoys to promote investment in South Africa is warmly to be welcomed. But it stands to face constant frustration in light of the government’s plans to institute a policy of expropriation without compensation.

Despite stronger rand, SA growth levels remain low

Despite stronger rand, SA growth levels remain low

17 April 2018

South Africa will only achieve the growth levels it needs when all structural elements are in place, writes Tsitsi Hatendi-Matika, Head: Retail Investment Specialist at Absa’s Wealth and Investment unit.

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Fuel price hike dampens impact of the recent rate cut

Fuel price hike dampens impact of the recent rate cut

04 April 2018
The aftermath of promises made

The aftermath of promises made

03 April 2018
SARB rate cut offers welcomed reprieve and growth prospects

SARB rate cut offers welcomed reprieve and growth prospects

29 March 2018
Moody’s decision a vote of confidence in South Africa, says Nedbank CE Mike Brown

Moody’s decision a vote of confidence in South Africa, says Nedbank CE Mike Brown

26 March 2018
Reading the signs: Good news from Moody's

Reading the signs: Good news from Moody's

26 March 2018
Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) – To cut or not to cut?

Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) – To cut or not to cut?

20 March 2018
5 factors to drive this month’s interest rate decision

5 factors to drive this month’s interest rate decision

20 March 2018
Relief at Q4 2017 GDP figures

Relief at Q4 2017 GDP figures

07 March 2018