South Africa Archive
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South Africa is expected to move towards more market-oriented economic policies after the ruling African National Congress (ANC) won elections with 62% of the vote, analysts said.
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Stalemate at the world's largest platinum producer persists as South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) rejected the latest offer by the world's three largest platinum
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South Africa has been a 'standout' performer in attracting renewable energy investment, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Africa
Emerging markets are eager to diversify away from the developed economies and looking to open up fresh avenues for trade, investment and exchange of product and services.
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South Africa's African National Congress led by Jacob Zuma will soon be contesting elections for the first time this year without the moral support of legendary statesman Nelson
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South Africa will remain an economic laggard in Africa, as the government has few answers to the structural challenges facing the country, according to analysts.
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Companies are buying stakes in the country's natural gas sector after the government relaxed its exploration policy.
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Chief financial officers in southern African states can see light at the end of tunnel after a somewhat wobbly economic environment, but are still taking a more cautious
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Mauritius, South Africa and Rwanda have emerged as Africa's three most competitive economies, according to a new report.
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Mining companies across the world are in retreat, which is set to adversely impact the South African economy.
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As widely expected, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) left repo rates unchanged at 5% last week as the country counters the threat of stagflation.
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South Africa's Standard Bank group emerged as Africa's largest bank, with Tier 1 capital of USD 10.9 billion - the only African bank to have crossed the USD
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Sentiment has turned negative in South Africa. The continent's largest economy is reeling after dismal new figures revealed a lackluster first quarter.
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