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SA's recovery from recession lagging - Reserve Bank

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… Pretoria - South Africa's recovery from the global economic downturn appears to be … November Policy Review released on Wednesday. The global recovery has already been reflected in an improved export … SA's recovery from recession lagging - Reserve Bank …

G20 closes with compromises on contentious issues

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… enhance exchange rate flexibility to reflect underlying economic fundamentals and refrain from competitive … of capital flows was reflecting the differing speed of recovery between advanced and emerging markets. National, …

Africa must improve fiscal management

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… Cape Town - With a slower then expected global recovery from the recession and the Eurozone crisis … of Africa over the next two years. "As uncertain economic conditions prevail in Europe and the US as well as … considerations in order to sustain the continent's economic expansion," he said. He added that African countries …

GDP expected to show signs of economic recovery

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… the GDP figure, adding that the bank was hoping to see a recovery. In the second quarter, South Africa's GDP … by 6.4 percent. Economists said that the economy was on a recovery path, although it was fragile. Investment Solutions … second quarter, the main contributors to the decrease in economic activity for the second quarter of 2009 were the …

No quick recovery from recession - BUSA

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… Pretoria - While South Africa has technically ended its economic recession with an economic growth of 0.9 percent in the last quarter of 2009, … the reality that the country's economy remained weak. "Any recovery from this crisis is likely to be gradual and we must …

Higher economic growth still a priority, despite rating

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… African government will continue to prioritise higher economic growth and job creation at the core of its economic policy, National Treasury said. On Wednesday, … Term Policy Statement (MTBPS) reaffirmed the country's recovery and reform at a time of uncertainty. Treasury said …

Zuma delivers second State of the Nation Address

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… into office in the midst of a recession. Alluding to the economic downturn, Chabane said the President will reflect on … look at how we most effectively support an accelerated recovery and beyond that, sustained growth over the medium to …

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JG ZUMA

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… friends, We are meeting against the backdrop of a global economic crisis. Last year, we experienced our first … crisis, through these difficult times. Honourable Members, Economic indicators suggest that we are now turning the … them. It is too soon, though, to be certain of the pace of recovery. Government will therefore not withdraw its support …

Economic support measures to remain in place

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… that further measures would be taken to boost the economic recovery. In his State of the Nation Address, Zuma said though economic indicators suggested that the worst was over and … Economic support measures to remain in place …

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JG ZUMA

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… friends, We are meeting against the backdrop of a global economic crisis. Last year, we experienced our first … crisis, through these difficult times. Honourable Members, Economic indicators suggest that we are now turning the … them. It is too soon, though, to be certain of the pace of recovery. Government will therefore not withdraw its support …

Economic support measures to remain in place

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… that further measures would be taken to boost the economic recovery. In his State of the Nation Address, Zuma said though economic indicators suggested that the worst was over and … Economic support measures to remain in place …

Repo rate unchanged at 5.5%

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… for the year, Governor Gill Marcus said South Africa's economic recovery remains hesitant with a deterioration of the … from stable to negative. The rating agency cited slower economic growth than what was previously expected as well a …

Budget Speech 2010 Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan

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… social organisations to work together to create a better economic future. Our people want to be positively energised … use all of our talents, skills and resources to tackle our economic and social challenges. Mr President, you have said … government will undertake over the period ahead. Global recovery and South Africa's economic outlook Mister Speaker, …

Business lauds Gordhan's fiscal sustainability

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… sacrificing important government programmes and derailing economic recovery. "It also provides policy stability during a period … budget as showing discipline and presenting a longer term economic vision for the country. It also welcomed additional …

UN stands with Chilean people - Ban

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… of up to $10 million in UN funds to support the relief and recovery effort in Chile. He also announced the creation of a … shelters, education and water and sanitation. The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean …

EC exceeds jobs target, but challenges remain

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… in the country after Gauteng and Limpopo, according to Economic Development Minister Ibrahim Patel. The figure is … that the province’s GDP growth dropped from the recovery figure of 3.4% in 2011 and is expected to remain at … number of programmes to ensure young people had access to economic development opportunities. These include maintaining …

Trade conditions continue to improve

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… slowed given the uncertainty about the strength of the economic recovery over the medium term. The index on selling prices … of the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as anticipated stronger economic recovery in the second half of the year, said SACCI. …

Economists upbeat about GDP figures

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… Danelee van Dyk. The economists however cautioned that recovery of the country's economy will be slow. Additional to … MPC other than confirm that the economy is turning around. Economic growth will have to disappoint for the bank to cut …

T-20 ministers discuss tourism, economy

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… to discuss how best the industry will assist in the global recovery. The meeting, which is dubbed the T-20, under the … globally and in South Africa as a vital contributor to economic growth as well as a key job provider and therefore vital in driving the economic recovery globally. Speaking at the opening of the …

SACCI concerned at farm attacks

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… conservative approach to the impact of farm attacks on economic output," the Chamber said. It is by no means a comprehensive estimate of economic impact of the attacks on farms or the direct, … as these further impede South Africa's currently modest recovery from the global economic crisis. They constitute a …