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As expected by most economists, the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee lowered the repo rate by 25 basis ...
South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.6% in the last three months of 2024, following a 0.1% contraction in the previous quarter, largely driven by growth in the agricultural sector. Three ...
JOHANNESBURG, March 20 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.6 percent in 2024, with household consumption and lower inflation being the major contributors, the country's ...
JOHANNESBURG, Oct 3 (Reuters) - South Africa is introducing reforms to its ... "It's a false dichotomy to suggest that we cannot grow the economy and at the same time combat xenophobia," Schreiber ...
They are the basis for the future of South Africa. Without taking care of the country’s children, the economy will not grow. Without thinking about the environment, money won’t buy clean air.
Young people make up the largest portion of South Africa’s population and their active participation in the economy is vital to the country’s prosperity. Yet, unemployment among youth in particular ...
With Trump also having an eye on South Africa for tariffs, the question is how it will affect the local economy. The US is South Africa’s third biggest trading partner after China and India and ...
A panel of experts unpack South Africa's gas projects, policies and the infrastructure needed to avoid the supply crunch. South Africa should focus its efforts on defining the role of gas in its ...
A study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and (OECD) highlights that immigrants make significant contributions to South Africa’s economy. Contrary to popular belief, immigration does ...
South Africa’s informal economy – from street vendors, home-based businesses, and unregistered enterprises – employs 19.5% of the workforce, sustaining households, fuelling local economies ...