Economy
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Interest rate outlook uncertain amid global tensions
South Africans await the SARB’s interest rate decision, as global tensions complicate the previously optimistic inflation and borrowing outlook.
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Western Cape showcases export power at global buyers event
With the world’s eyes on the Western Cape the Made in the Cape event again proved why it is a powerhouse of global trade connection and opportunity.
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South Africa’s untapped mineral potential remains significant
Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has said South Africa’s mining industry is on the rise, citing significant untapped mineral potential across the country.
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THINKING OUT LOUD | Christmas cheer in a tough economy
There’s something magical about walking into the shops at this time of year. But, while Christmas is here in all its commercial glory, the money simply isn’t.
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MTBPS 2025: A step towards fiscal stability and economic renewal
In Parliament yesterday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) for 2025, outlining a cautiously optimistic outlook for South Africa’s economy and public finances. Significantly,…
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City seeks public input on new policy to boost jobs and investment
New policy sets to re-establish the city as SA’s premier manufacturing hub
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South Africa stuck in a rut: How can it escape the trap of economic stagnation?
Nearly two decades after joining the BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises. Per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration…
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Cape Town’s booming economy: Job growth and innovation driving the future
Cape Town’s economy grows with 86,000 jobs, thriving tourism, innovative start-ups, and R39.7 billion infrastructure plans boosting opportunities.
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The Rand’s journey against the Dollar in 2025 – still undervalued by global standards
As of October 2025, the South African Rand is trading at R17.15 against the US Dollar, a significant figure in the context of an estimated average exchange rate of R18.20…
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Western Cape shows economic resilience amid national stagnation
Western Cape Minister of Finance Deidré Baartman presented an encouraging economic picture this week as she tabled the 2025 Provincial Economic Review and Outlook (PERO) in the Provincial Parliament, showcasing…
