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Prospects for African economies to end-2022.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271099
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, however, the government appears focused on the health rather than the economic aspects of the crisis.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253988
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211152
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257211
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Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218251
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African debt burdens
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227959
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Yet market sentiment remains sceptical of Pretoria’s ability to deliver on the package, implement steep and politically contentious expenditure cuts and boost growth. Meanwhile, a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257441
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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.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250988
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SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom weaknesses will hinder any rebound
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES253931
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CAF on November 30 stripped Cameroon of the right to host the tournament after concerns were raised about the condition of stadiums, infrastructure and security. However, after…