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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 economy faces severe recession in 2020

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SOUTH AFRICA

The announcement will put further pressure on South Africa’s already stressed financial markets. The rand and bond prices fell sharply yesterday, raising questions about whether…

Improved African infrastructure will be key to growth

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AFRICA

Infrastructure outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa.

South African government will tame central bank fears

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Government will tame central bank fears

Pan-African auto plans faces structural hurdles

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AFRICA

However, despite some progress, these ambitions face serious obstacles.

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 Africa’s tourism sector set for more turbulence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tourism has been identified as a priority sector to drive economic recovery in the government’s recent strategy, as well as in the recovery strategies agreed by business and…

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.

South African corporate governance faces key reckoning

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African corporate governance.

South African renewable energy will receive major push

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Renewable energy will receive major push