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Government focused on restoring confidence ahead of Moody’s rating

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says there are a lot of positives that can be considered by ratings agency Moody’s, as he announced on Wednesday measures that government is taking to address concerns over Eskom and the public sector wage bill.

Mboweni: With determination, we can return to plum times

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Tabling a difficult budget that required him to weigh priorities against a need for fiscal consolidation, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni kicked off his speech by saying that by doing things right, the country can return to “plum” times.

Cabinet mulls government guarantees proposal

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

A proposal to end the issuing of guarantees to state owned companies for operational purposes is being considered, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said on Wednesday.

Government ups the ante on infrastructure

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Government’s Infrastructure Fund is set to receive a R100 billion over the next decade as the state steps up its infrastructure programme by partnering with the private sector.

Eskom reconfiguration set in motion

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Work is afoot on reconfiguring the South African electricity sector by addressing challenges faced by Eskom, with the board of the first subsidiary of the power utility to be appointed by mid-2019, Treasury said on Wednesday.

UIF drive goes to Mpumalanga

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will be hosting a seminar with the private security sector in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga.