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Skills gap will hinder South African growth plans

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SOUTH AFRICA

Last month, the budget increased education spending from 296 billion rand (22.8 billion dollars) to 321 billion rand (24.7 billion dollars), remaining constant at 6.8% of GDP and…

South Africa's universities face major funding crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

Outlook for higher education in South Africa.

South African treasury changes may undermine targets

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SOUTH AFRICA

Since Gigaba controversially replaced Pravin Gordhan in March, the National Treasury has made a series of key personnel changes, including the position of chief procurement…

South African government faces public-sector showdown

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SOUTH AFRICA

The negotiations follow the government’s refusal last year to pay the final annual tranche of a previous three-year deal. Containing the public-sector wage bill is seen as key for…

Budget will not offset South Africa junk rating risk

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SOUTH AFRICA

Fiscal outlook for South Africa.

Africa GDP growth woes belie private equity optimism

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AFRICA

Outlook for private equity in sub-Saharan Africa.

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 Africa finance ministry faces competing pressure

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SOUTH AFRICA

This occurs in a context of market concerns over the recent exits of five senior National Treasury (finance ministry) officials and serious social and economic challenges…

R&D scope and quality in Africa mars economic goals

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AFRICA

R&D in sub-Saharan Africa.