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South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

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The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…

South Africa faces fiscal reform challenges

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

South Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.

South Africa may struggle to boost mining confidence

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Mantashe may not boost mining hopes

Power and reform woes will slow South Africa’s growth

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s escalating power crisis has slashed its growth prospects, with the government making only slow progress on promised reforms and the president declaring a state of…

Police woes will exacerbate South Africa crime rates

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Police woes will exacerbate crime rates

South African lockdown easing should reduce hardship

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SOUTH AFRICA

The re-opening comes despite an infection rate that is expected to peak only later this year.

South African polls could delay substantive reforms

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SOUTH AFRICA

Data released by Statistics South Africa last week also showed economic growth declining by 2.2% quarter-on-quarter, a reminder of the economy’s continued fragility. New President…

South Africa GDP boost faces new and renewed headwinds

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: GDP jump faces new and renewed headwinds

South African reforms will prompt cautious optimism

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Reforms will prompt cautious optimism