The Fiscal Cliff | Will austerity push South Africa to the brink?

In 1999, South Africa’s debt burden had become heavier after local interest rates rose sharply in…

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Agoa forum: ‘Africa to assert its place in global economy’

South Africa will be looking to get more out its trade ties with the US during…

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Transnet seeks government financial support, but gives no details

New recruits are being sought to fill the jobs after a raft of resignations in quick…

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Conflict economics: America and the centre that will not hold

It wasn’t long ago that South Africa was forced to walk a diplomatic tightrope, thanks to…

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PepsiCo South Africa doubles local production

In a show of confidence in the local economy, Pepsico South Africa has further expanded its…

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Interview: Takealot CEO on the Amazon invasion

South Africa’s e-commerce market is preparing for what looks to be a David vs Goliath showdown,…

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Interview: Sean Summers on Pick n Pay’s turnaround

The retailer released a grim set of results on Wednesday, which saw its shares plummet more…

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Global economy braces for Israel-Hamas spillover

Markets are anticipating that the conflict will be contained. A wider Middle East war would hit…

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Inflation rises sharply in September

Inflation rose sharply to an annual rate of 5.4% in September, marking a firm reversal of…

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Transnet and the state’s new spin on privatisation

Last week, the state’s plan for Transnet came to light through its draft Roadmap for the…

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