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Rand could weaken to R10 to the dollar on political instability

18 October 2012 | General

One local asset manager has warned that if South Africa does not start to find some strong political leadership in the coming months the rand could end up collapsing to more than R10 to the dollar.

Structural reform or bust

18 October 2012 | General

It is almost five years since the so called sub-prime contagion triggered a global economic slowdown. But despite the myriad financial and regulatory interventions made by governments, central banks and even entire regions, think Euro-zone, the outlook fo

SA economic prospects dimmer amid unrest, growing imbalances

17 October 2012 | General

With economic growth slowing and formal employment levels still below their pre-crisis 2008 peak, widespread labour unrest is exacerbating the country’s cyclical and structural economic imbalances, threatening to stop the hesitant recovery in private sect

SA economy- faces challenges but liquidations down

20 September 2012 | General

South Africa’s projected GDP growth remains at 2,9% for 2012. However, this growth may not be sustainable because of the recent strike actions, especially in the mining industry.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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