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SA, Saudi Arabia launch SA-Saudi Business Council

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… in relations between South Africa and the Middle Eastern economic powerhouse. "Today is very important in the ongoing … to give the global economy a better chance for an early recovery, Mr Mpahlwa said. South Africa needs to look at …

Ramokgopa announces executive reshuffle

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… that the municipality was slowly but surely on the way to recovery. She blamed the global economic crisis and the slow pace of revenue collection as …

Statement on the Cabinet meeting held on 4 November 2009

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… time when the national fiscus is under pressure due to the economic downturn. An amount of R2.9 billion will be refunded … the Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, a speedy recovery following her involvement in a car accident. Cabinet …

Govt to focus on identified priorities

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… would endevour to do things differently amid the current economic climate which had seen 500 000 people lose their … since April last year. There were however signs that an economic recovery was under way with the leading business cycle …

Duchess of Cornwall visits home for vulnerable women

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… on trade and investment promotion to support Britain's economic recovery; employment opportunities; education and practical …

Address global economy imbalances, says Zuma

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… would continue to be subjected to "harmful and excessive" economic volatility until an agreement was reached within the … are innocent bystanders, who have been caught up in the economic turmoil. We feel strongly about the need to open up the world markets in order to stimulate the recovery of the global economy." The participation of …

Business, labour welcome MTBPS

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… provided an accurate assessment of the prevailing economic conditions in South Africa. South Africa entered its … in government spending will delay South Africa's economic recovery and prolong the need for government …

UN pledges to assist Zim beyond cholera crisis

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… South Africa, which said it would help Zimbabwe in its recovery plan to address the economic and humanitarian crisis in that country, has also … African Development Community (SADC) to jump-start recovery of its battered economy. The finance ministers from …

Higher govt spending is answer to economic recovery

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… demand for goods and services thus helping to speed up economic recovery. "The most successful form of stimulus spending is … term benefits and these projects can be curtailed if economic activity picks up," Nene said on Thursday. He said … Higher govt spending is answer to economic recovery

Economic crisis poses challenge for Zim rescue plan

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… Cape Town - The global economic crisis poses a challenge with regard to the South … the new unity government faces a severe humanitarian and economic crisis. The Finance Ministers will also look at … said the country needed at least $5billion to ensure recovery. Economic experts, however, suggest $10 billion is …

African Development Bank willing to help Zim's recovery

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… with Zimbabwe to see what support is needed to enable recovery in that country. President of the African … that Zimbabwe had made an "impressive start" on its economic recovery plan which warranted support from the … that Zimbabwe would need to come forward with a credible economic programme. Mr Kaberuka is attending a two-day SADC …

Growth in demand for credit slows 1.75%

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… spending less and trying to save more in the current economic climate. Chief economist at Nedbank, Dennis Dykes … in December 2008 to 11.85 percent for last month. Dismal economic growth figures, along with higher than expected … to inflation outlook. He said there had been some under recovery on petrol figures and therefore he expected a 40 …

New Constitution likely in 2 years - Mugabe

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… a permanent arrangement. He said in addition to working on economic recovery, the unity government would put forward a draft … African Development Community (SADC) to jump-start recovery of its battered economy. SADC finance ministers are …

SA signs convention on tax matters

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… administrations of different countries, assistance in recovery and measures of conservancy, and the service of … jointly by the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It was opened …

UN inter-agency mission pledges to contain Zimbabwe humanitarian crisis

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… mission also stressed the need to start planning for early recovery, noting that reconstruction of the basic … fundamentals of governance that would allow stability and economic recovery," the mission said. Zimbabwe has requested financial …

Mixed reaction to 2013 Budget

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… said the budget charted a continued course of sound economic management with an emphasis on the role of the NDP. … and investment has been one of the key drivers of the recovery and growth of our economy and through it we hope to … mooted by Gordhan for businesses that set up in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).   The incentives will allow firms …

2013 Budget Speech

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… the country. As we pointed out in the 2012 Budget, global economic uncertainty will remain with us for some time. South Africa’s economic outlook is improving, but requires that we actively … investment programme. Our path of spending and the recovery in revenue will stabilise debt at just higher than …

New vehicle sales show signs of recovery

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… the domestic market as a result of the onset of the global economic and financial crisis during the last quarter of … demand for cars in the international markets due to recovery of the economic crisis. "In the event, November, 2009 industry … New vehicle sales show signs of recovery

All eyes on National Budget

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… at 2pm. The South African economy has had an uneven recovery from the 2009 recession. “Having witnessed credit … by important structural challenges,” said Absa in its economic commentary on Wednesday. The South African Chamber … on a sustainable path in an environment of faltering economic growth, as well as growing social spending demands. …

Repo rate remains unchanged in Marcus' first meeting

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… economy. The domestic economy would continue on its recovery path, said Marcus, adding however that economic growth was expected to remain below potential for … some time due to dependence to some extent on the global recovery. When coming to the domestic outlook for inflation, …