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Revenue diversification would reduce African debt

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AFRICA

African debt burdens

Prospects for Africa's economies to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for Africa's economies to end-2016.

South African Reserve Bank will reaffirm independence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although the bank has acted on various fronts to support the economy, including a limited bond-buying programme, it continues to resist calls for full-blown quantitative easing…

South African turnaround strategy may disappoint

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SOUTH AFRICA

After the economy's recent shock entry into technical recession, Ramaphosa's administration is attempting to show its commitment to growth-boosting reforms.

Conflicting pressures shape Africa's monetary policy

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AFRICA

Other central banks in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been increasing rates in a bid to contain inflation and shore up currencies. However, further increases risk dampening growth…

South Africa's Mboweni will aid Ramaphosa reform push

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SOUTH AFRICA

A former South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor and minister of labour, Mboweni faces a crucial first few weeks in his new post as the government attempts to placate rating…

South African economy faces severe recession in 2020

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SOUTH AFRICA

The announcement will put further pressure on South Africa’s already stressed financial markets. The rand and bond prices fell sharply yesterday, raising questions about whether…

Further South African interest rate cuts are unlikely

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African inflation dynamics.