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South Africa’s national airline faces key reform test

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SOUTH AFRICA

SAA business rescue.

Renewables, gas to boost South Africa power outlook

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SOUTH AFRICA

This is a marked shift from 2015, when regular blackouts or 'load shedding' due to breakdowns and emergency maintenance procedures caused significant disruptions, hurting GDP…

South Africa fragility to weigh on interest rate call

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa's upcoming credit rating and interest rate decisions.

Beijing will increase sway over African policymaking

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AFRICA

Outlook for Beijing's influence on African policymakers.

Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter.

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…

Ethiopian Airlines sees growth opportunities ahead

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ETHIOPIA

Introduction of the new Airbus symbolises Ethiopian's recent success, with the state-owned carrier expanding operations while its continental rivals struggle to compete. An…

South African SOE reforms unlikely under Zuma

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SOUTH AFRICA

Outlook for South Africa's state-owned enterprises.

Unrest and COVID-19 will reduce South African growth

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SOUTH AFRICA

This chokes off an unexpectedly strong economic recovery in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, unemployment has hit a record high at 35%, or 47% according to the expanded…

Contraction spells economic doldrums for South Africa

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SOUTH AFRICA

The World Bank in its August 17 Economic Update warned about the downside risks to South Africa posed by anticipated US monetary policy tightening and cooling Chinese growth…