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‘Economic growth, cycle remains weak’

‘Economic growth, cycle remains weak’

09 December 2015

BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) records R739.8 billion in transactions, 10.2% higher than November 2014.

Expenditure side of SA GDP confirms sluggish growth in domestic demand

Expenditure side of SA GDP confirms sluggish growth in domestic demand

09 December 2015

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Quarterly Bulletin confirmed that real GDP growth slowed to 1.2% y/y in 3Q15 from 1.6% y/y in 2Q15.

SA consumers need to be boosted – not burdened

SA consumers need to be boosted – not burdened

04 December 2015

Government could do more to incentivise saving while working to reduce household debt in order to get the economy back on track, says the African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management at UCT.

Is South Africa facing an economic crisis asks Progressive Professional Forum

Is South Africa facing an economic crisis asks Progressive Professional Forum

02 December 2015

The recent Progressive Professional Forum hosted by professional services firm Deloitte at its KwaZulu-Natal office in Durban saw robust debate surrounding the economic challenges facing South Africa and unearthed a multitude of challenges and possible solutions to the country’s financial woes.

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Marginal improvement in the financial health of SA businesses

Marginal improvement in the financial health of SA businesses

02 December 2015
Economic and market snapshot for November 2015

Economic and market snapshot for November 2015

01 December 2015
Christmas sales update

Christmas sales update

27 November 2015
More tough times ahead for indebted consumers as South Africa’s interest rates hikes, says Standard Bank

More tough times ahead for indebted consumers as South Africa’s interest rates hikes, says Standard Bank

23 November 2015
Rate hike painful but rewards possible for consumer

Rate hike painful but rewards possible for consumer

20 November 2015
SA economy shows signs of health despite decline

SA economy shows signs of health despite decline

11 November 2015
Raw materials prices continue to fall, bad news for farmers and Agribusiness

Raw materials prices continue to fall, bad news for farmers and Agribusiness

09 November 2015
Budget 2016 may be a rollercoaster if government has its way

Budget 2016 may be a rollercoaster if government has its way

03 November 2015