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South Africa GDP growth outlook gets biggest cut since early 2023; SARB to trim rates
Economists have cut their consensus forecast for South African economic growth this year by 0.3 percentage points in May, in ...
A lower inflation target will drive down interest rates and push GDP growth – SARB governor
This pivotal decision comes hand-in-hand with the proposal to lower the inflation target to 3%, promising a transition ...
S&P infers South Africa's debt levels could average 80% of GDP, surpassing estimates
S&P Global Ratings has revised South Africa's economic growth forecast downwards but remains optimistic about the country's ...
Government debt projected to hit R6 trillion as South Africa borrows R1.6 billion daily
South Africa's public debt is set to rise dramatically, with the government borrowing R1. 6 billion daily amid increasing ...
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South Africa’s budget gets third reboot with credibility on line
In the March version of the budget, Treasury projected that public debt would peak at 76.2% of gross domestic product in the ...
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Long walk to realism: Climate cooperation to reset EU-South Africa relations
The EU and South Africa should accept political differences and pursue a pragmatic partnership, mutually strengthening ...
Third try at South Africa budget may point to revenue shortfall of 4.70% of GDP, say economists: Reuters poll
South Africa's National Treasury will likely announce wider budget deficit forecasts on Wednesday as it struggles to find alternative sources of revenue in the absence of stronger economic growth, a ...
South Africa GDP growth outlook gets biggest cut since early 2023; SARB to trim rates: Reuters poll
Economists have cut their consensus forecast for South African economic growth this year by 0.3 percentage points in May, in ...