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South Africa faces fiscal reform challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, there are question marks over his ability to deliver on the ambitious spending cuts needed as tax collection falls in a weak economy.

Economic plans may not stir South African government

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SOUTH AFRICA

Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, however, the government appears focused on the health rather than the economic aspects of the crisis.

Africa GDP growth woes belie private equity optimism

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AFRICA

Outlook for private equity in sub-Saharan Africa.

South African budget plans may prove too ambitious

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, the MTBPS relies even more heavily on getting powerful public-sector unions to agree to unprecedented wage freezes over the next three years, putting its credibility in…

South African auto plans faces new pandemic realities

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SOUTH AFRICA

Preparations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the start has been postponed until July 1.

South African entrenched interests could stifle reform

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although this was above market expectations and the economy has avoided entering a technical recession, fears persist over the slow pace of reforms by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…

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 debt plans face manifold challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Debt plans face manifold challenges

Prospects for South Africa in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for South Africa in 2020.

South African 2020 budget may delay Moody's downgrade

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SOUTH AFRICA

While the measures have been welcomed by investors, they depend on Pretoria reaching a deal with civil servants, whose unions have denounced the government’s plans.