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SA companies to participate in trade initiatives

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… African Government is committed to the development and recovery of Zimbabwe and we are confident that the ITI will go a long way in enhancing economic cooperation with Zimbabwe. The two countries share … proximity to South Africa, Zimbabwe's political and economic welfare has a direct impact on South Africa," said …

G20 predicts modest growth in 2012

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… up a two-day meeting held in Mexico. "The international economic environment has continued to be characterised by an … put maintaining financial market stability and promoting economic recovery and growth right on top of their agenda. All G20 …

State plan could net up to 100 000 jobs in construction

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… markets. In some cases a mix of tax finance and cost recovery measures will be imposed. "We make budget … that have been lost over the over decades. To stimulate economic growth between South Africa's provinces, the plans … capacity of the Eastern Cape and expand the provinces economic linkages with KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape. On …

Brics leaders commit to forming Development Bank

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… and prosperity. The summit came at a critical time when economic recovery is still struggling against fragile financial … growth are now significant contributors to global recovery," reads the declaration. It also emphasized the role …

Increasing global trade critical to stimulate recovery

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… increase global trade is still critical to stimulating the recovery of the global economy, Trade and Industry Minister … super-body headed by the chiefs of OECD [Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development] countries and the WTO … challenges and opportunities arising from emerging global economic governance structures, and contribute to developing …

World Bank, IMF call for inclusive growth, poverty reduction

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… inclusive growth and poverty reduction amid fragile global recovery. "The global economic outlook remains challenging," the two … meeting this weekend. "Policy adjustments and improved economic activity have reduced the threat of a sharp global …

Repo rate cut welcomed

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… is unlikely to have a significant impact on improving economic activity," it said. The cut was a welcomed … for the last nine meetings. The Reserve Bank revised its economic forecast for 2012 and 2013 slightly downwards. Gross … whether the combined global monetary stimulus sparks some recovery later in the year (in which case rates will remain …

Make the country a success, urges Zuma

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… system the country has been able to tackle its socio-economic development challenges. "It has been a short but … has been to ensure that more of our people benefit from economic growth whilst maintaining and indeed building on the … setback with the past 18 months having seen a substantial recovery with investment growing by 4% in 2011. "The …

SA economic outlook 'modest': Reserve Bank

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… Pretoria - South Africa's economic outlook remains modest, says the Reserve Bank in its Monetary Policy Review (MPR). "The economic outlook for South Africa remains modest with a gradual recovery in domestic demand and supply expected, barring … SA economic outlook 'modest': Reserve Bank …

SA, Africa have role to play in global economic growth

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… on Friday, the minister highlighted the need for economic integration on the continent. Promoting regional economic integration was an important element of South … like one third of world trade," he said. The hope of recovery from the economic crisis still resided in the …

EU Commission, Greece confident of economic future

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… and restore growth. "We will do whatever necessary for economic recovery," the Greek Premier said, expressing optimism for … EU Commission, Greece confident of economic future …

SADC Organ on Politics meets to map future

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… political stability able to reap the potential social and economic dividend that will flow from inter-regional trade and effective regional economic integration." Turning to political matters, … stood united in helping to put Madagascar on the road to recovery and to overcome the challenges they confront. Last …

SA, Zim discuss facilitation of a credit line

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… 30 March 2009, to provide support to Zimbabwe's Short Term Economic Recovery Programme (STERP)," they said in the joint release. … they noted that Zimbabwe continued to face significant economic constraints, including cash flow challenges arising …

SA satisfied with Zim progress

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… said South Africa remained critical to Zimbabwe's economic recovery and political progress. "For Zimbabwe, SA is by far … the two countries signed several agreements sealing their economic ties. These ranged from agriculture, …

SA water infrastructure needs investment

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… Molewa said the strategy addresses concerns that the socio-economic growth of South Africa could be restricted if water … measure the actual cost of water delivery, ensuring cost recovery with actual protection to the poor..." says the …

Steady growth in SA trade with Brics members

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… with Brazil R18 billion and with Russia R3.8 billion. The recovery in bilateral trade between South Africa and its … 2010, after declining in 2008 and 2009 during the global economic crisis. Among Brics members, South African exports …

SA's sound institutional framework will steady country - Gordhan

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… country would stand firm despite slower growth and gloomy economic conditions both domestically and overseas. He also … was in 1994. "Yet we still have to work harder to achieve economic wellbeing for all. This is a long-term project. … anticipated budget deficits have been the result of a weak recovery in tax revenue, rather than uncontrolled increases …

State finance institutions mooted to help fund infrastructure

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… opportunities and give greater impetus to building economic linkages across Southern Africa. "Strategic … infrastructure had also picked up, supporting a nascent recovery in the construction sector. The National Treasury believes that as the economic environment improves, rising confidence should …