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Calls for Africa's representation at UNSC

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… illicit financial flows. The Joint African Union and UN Economic Commission for Africa's High-level Panel on Illicit … flows deprive developing countries of the much-needed economic resources to uplift their economies in order to … of the global economy, and recognized that global economic recovery continues to be weak and uneven. They reiterated the …

Presidential Labour Working Group meets in Pretoria

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… matters relating to the economy as well as other socio-economic issues. In his opening remarks, President Zuma noted that the current economic situation makes it difficult to create jobs and this … these achievements in a manner that boosts economic recovery and a better life for all our people. If we work …

Gauteng looks to manufacturing for inclusive growth

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… [above] the 16% to 25% and beyond,” he said at the Gauteng Economic Indaba in Johannesburg. During deliberations between … business, but to have a close partnership to promote economic growth and create jobs, especially for young people. … the capacity to coherently lead a sustainable economic recovery that can result in the creation of jobs on a …

Cabinet pleased with strategy to grow economy

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… in concrete initiatives that will improve the country’s economic prospects,” said Acting Minister in The Presidency … the Nine-Point Plan to ensure a turnaround in SA’s economic fortunes. “The increased revenue collection by SARS … need to be strengthened to give impetus to the economic recovery. We also note that the Minister of Finance’s work …

AU welcomes South Sudan’s GNU formation

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… as the undertaking of post-conflict reconstruction and economic recovery in the country, needed to be given top priority. "In … of the war and achieve lasting peace, reconciliation, and economic recovery in their country. South Sudan erupted into …

Eskom commended for progress

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… the growth story around and position our SOCs to drive economic recovery and set the economy on the growth trajectory with … regions of our country.” In the wake of slow and declined economic growth, Transnet continues to drive a …

Ingula unit 3 synchronised onto Eskom grid

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… investments. “Energy has been cited as a constraint to economic growth over the last year but it is clear that South … with this challenge to ensure that we support the economic recovery. “I commend the team at Eskom for progress …

Team South Africa stands tall in Davos

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… by a multi-stakeholder high level delegation at the World Economic Forum’s Davos meeting from 20-23 January 2016. … Coming within the context of projected lowered global economic growth, falling oil and commodity prices, this … Development Plan and the 9-point plan for economic recovery, underscored by Operation Phakisa, remains our …

Team South Africa wraps up programme at WEF

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… concluded a successful programme at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, says the Presidency. … Pravin Gordhan, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel, Water and … National Development Plan, the 9-point plan for economic recovery and Operation Phakisa were being implemented with a …

G20 leaders pledge further action to boost economic recovery

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… delivers more and better jobs. The G20 members said global economic growth, hampered by weak demand and structural … commitments and adjust their strategies in accordance with economic conditions. The summit came at a time when the world … is imminent. Early in November, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) trimmed its …

Minister Nhlanhla Nene: 2015 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

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… Amendment Bill for 2015/16. Honourable Members, global economic growth has slowed. Commodity prices remain depressed … National Development Plan with vigour. Without stronger economic growth, the revenue trend will remain muted. If … Exports have grown strongly this year, a welcome recovery after setbacks in mining and manufacturing last …

Mixed bag towards achievement of NDP

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… inequality and perception on corruption. In the case of economic growth and transformation, the report reveals that … Radebe said this was due to the fact that the global economic recovery since the downturn of 2008 has been slow and uneven …

OECD report is supportive of macroeconomic stance

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… Johannesburg - Government has noted the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report on South … macroeconomic stance even as it notes risks to the economic outlook. “The report is indeed an analysis of our … It said the power cuts dented an already slow economic recovery. In his response Minister Nene said government was …

BRICS discuss world economic growth

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… Pretoria - South African President Jacob Zuma says socio-economic challenges confronting developing countries must now … reducing inequality in standards of living and economic growth. “These challenges are not new. They have … economic climate characterised by the sluggish economic recovery, the BRICS countries have been at the forefront of …

SA ready to step into digital realm

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… those who chose our country as their homes and hope for economic recovery. “As broadcasters and all citizens, I urge you, like …

Mining: Contributing towards South Africa's competitiveness

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… mineral products ahead of export, so as to extract greater economic value and employment from the country's mineral … and upstream beneficiation has not fully reached its full economic potential, mainly due to structural conditions … of America (USA) is on a rebound and Japan’s economic recovery is still on track. According to Deloitte the mining …

SA committed to G20’s 2018 target

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… held against the backdrop of a modest and uneven global economic recovery. At a press conference in Pretoria on Tuesday, … how South Africa and other countries that are feeling the economic downscale will navigate to meet the target, Minister …

Government notes downgrade

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… highest investment grade rating for South Africa. Slowing economic growth since 2012 as the country has been affected … demand; a widening current account deficit and delayed recovery in economic growth as a result of anticipated strikes and supply …

UN General Assembly: the issues in brief

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… taking place in the context of the global rebalancing of economic power as a result of a loss of comparative advantage … countries (and made more pronounced by the global economic meltdown). “This makes the negotiations of the … seeking to redefine development to support their economic recovery needs, while developing countries try to ensure that …

EU finance ministers call for more investments to stimulate growth

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… way for the European Union (EU) to accelerate its too slow recovery, finance ministers agreed at the Ecofin meeting held … investments or consolidation," European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Jyrki Katainen said. He agreed … which is indeed very small," he said. The fact that economic recovery in Europe is still "very modest," …