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GDP increases by 0.7%

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… Accounts, said the main contributors to the increase in economic activity in the third quarter of 2015 were the … sector Joe De Beer, Stats SA’s Deputy Director-General for Economic Statistics, said the economy was busy with a “very slow and gradual recovery”. Speaking to SAnews , De Beer said the agricultural …

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 …

BRICS leaders call for cooperation in economic policies

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… continuous contributions to a more rapid and sustainable recovery of the global economy and towards the reduction of … geopolitical challenges, including the politicisation of economic relations and the introduction of unilateral economic sanctions, continue to beset future prospects for …

Waste management plan in the pipeline

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… of waste going to landfills but will also unlock the economic potential of this waste stream.” Minister Molewa was … being diverted from landfill for re-use, recycling and recovery purposes, while approximately 3 000 jobs and 200 …

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 …

SA’s economic growth revised down to 1.5%

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… - National Treasury has revised downwards South Africa’s economic growth to 1.5%. “The Medium Term Budget Policy … exports have grown strongly in 2015, which is a welcome recovery after setbacks in mining and manufacturing last … a real competitive exchange rate as important drivers of economic output and job creation. According to the document, …

Bright future for Gauteng City Region

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… broadband technology and green spaces; -  Building new economic nodes to promote balanced development throughout the … safety and food security in a manner that promotes economic inclusion, social cohesion and nation-building; -  … families that lost their loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries. – SAnews.gov.za …

Mop up operations continue on M1

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… was an important aspect of the overall development of economic infrastructure currently underway to improve access to Sandton. "Sandton is a critical economic hub, not only for South Africa, but the continent … perished due to the incident. I equally wish a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries," says Minister …

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 …

SA clarifies its foreign policy

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… the promotion of the African Agenda in world affairs and economic development through regional and international … Africa in June, therefore, this matter is sub judice." Economic growth Beyond security issues, the matters of … response to the global financial and economic crisis and recovery,” he said, adding that Pretoria will continue to …

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 …

Youth placed at the centre of socio-economic programmes

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… youth become the main drivers and beneficiaries of socio-economic programmes. “In us you have a government that will … and ICT broadband roll out to ensure that South Africa’s economic capital was continually humming would be announced … that  the ailing Department of Health had shown signs of recovery and will be removed from administration as a result …

AU leaders pledge unity, integration at first day of Summit

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… also acknowledges our impediments to the continent’s socio-economic development. Since the adoption of the Constitutive … Act, Africa has taken its destiny, specifically its socio-economic development and integration, in its own hands. … systems, especially public health. “As we move towards recovery, we must train more health workers, and build and …

Unemployment increases

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… to improve significantly in the months ahead. “Local economic conditions remain weak and fragile, while the global recovery is also lacklustre. The weak growth picture, … significantly. The figures provide further evidence that economic activity remains too weak to grow employment …

GDP slows to 1.3% in first quarter: Stats SA

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… quarter of 2014. The main contributors to the increase in economic activity for the first quarter of 2015 were the … catering and accommodation industry also contributed to economic activity at 0.2% based on growth of 1.2%. Meanwhile, … is helped by moderately firmer retail activity and some recovery in mining off last year’s low base. However, the …

Waste has economic value - Minister

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… billion per annum. Waste has value – both a social and an economic value. “Reducing, recovering or minimising waste provides opportunities for socio-economic development; new jobs and businesses; maximising resource recovery for downstream manufacturing growth; reduction in …

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 …

President Zuma calls for calm, end to violence

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… who have lost their lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The President’s message follows attacks directed at … Development.” President Zuma said the security cluster and economic departments had already begun working on the matter … into communities all over our country…” He said the socio-economic issues raised where being attended to, such as …

Disused mines: what’s being done?

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… to address the Witwatersrand's AMD-associated social, economic and environmental risks. The proposed aim is to … planning and optimize decision making, and applying cost-recovery mechanisms to ensure that the mining sector …