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‘Economy still growing, but at subdued rate’

‘Economy still growing, but at subdued rate’

13 April 2016

BETI shows slight improvement on a year ago, but below February numbers.

Is the Africa honeymoon over?

Is the Africa honeymoon over?

13 April 2016

Against the backdrop of a global economy stuck in first gear, one has to ask the question whether the previous title relating to Africa of 'resilient in the face of headwinds' still applies.

S&P economists revise downward forecast for South African growth In 2016

S&P economists revise downward forecast for South African growth In 2016

06 April 2016

A range of adverse global and domestic factors continue to weaken South Africa's macroeconomic outlook, Standard & Poor's economists said in a report published today.

‘Tough times not impacting take-home pay raises, yet…’

‘Tough times not impacting take-home pay raises, yet…’

30 March 2016

Unexpectedly, salary payments still beating inflation despite inflation rises, says BankservAfrica.

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Headline consumer price inflation hits 7%

Headline consumer price inflation hits 7%

23 March 2016
Rising interest rates: are we close to the end?

Rising interest rates: are we close to the end?

22 March 2016
Interest rates hiked by a further 25 basis points

Interest rates hiked by a further 25 basis points

18 March 2016
SA economy’s ‘Achilles heel’ - debt vulnerability heightened in 2015

SA economy’s ‘Achilles heel’ - debt vulnerability heightened in 2015

18 March 2016
Impact of possible interest rate hike on agriculture and SMEs

Impact of possible interest rate hike on agriculture and SMEs

16 March 2016
Economic Comment by Luke Doig, Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation

Economic Comment by Luke Doig, Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation

15 March 2016
SA businesses facing increased uncertainty

SA businesses facing increased uncertainty

14 March 2016
February is up, but not a game-changer

February is up, but not a game-changer

09 March 2016