9.5% growth presents a unique opportunity to invest and build in the DRC
Currently one bag of cement in the DRC may cost as much as US$12 to US$15, contributing to the country’s […]
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Seifsa: infrastructure remains an enabler
Infrastructure development is critical to stimulate economic growth during the prevailing turbulent economic conditions, where competition is rife, the Steel […]
Gordhan says South Africa not on the path to austerity
South Africa’s recent budget was not aimed at implementing austerity measures and would not go the same path taken by some countries in Europe,
African deal making reaches turning point – major obstacles remain
After several years of steadily increasing M&A activity, African deal making has made the final step to firmly entrench itself […]
President, black professionals discuss NDP
President Jacob Zuma met with black professionals in Pretoria to discuss the implementation of government’s Programme of Action, particularly the […]
Black Industrialist Programme receives R30b in pledges
During the SONA debate on Tuesday, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said the recently launched Black Industrialist Programme has […]
Businesses urged to invest in Africa
President Jacob Zuma has encouraged the business community to invest in the African continent to assist in creating jobs and […]
Japan to increase investment in SA
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has welcomed a commitment by the Japanese government to increase its investment in South Africa, […]
“Pull together to save economy”
Something has to be done to save the economy. That was the unanimous message after a meeting between Finance Minister […]
Anglo American Platinum record R12-billion loss
Despite a “strong operational performance,” Anglo American Platinum on Monday recorded a loss of R12.2 billion for the year to […]
Businesses pessimistic about S African economic outlook
South African businesses are largely pessimistic about the outlook of the domestic economy over the coming 12 months, Grant Thornton’s […]
Africa set for exponential growth by 2025 – report
Africa is expected to become the second fastest growing region in the world by 2025, with GDP of $4.5-trillion, analysis […]
Germans warn of investment retreat following signing of investment Bill
South Africa’s Promotion and Protection of Investment Bill, signed into law by President Jacob Zuma in December, is likely to […]
World Bank lowers 2016 outlook on 37 of the 46 commodities it tracks
The World Bank has lowered its 2016 price forecast for 37 of the 46 commodities it monitors and has warned […]
Chinese economic slump not the precursor to Africa’s demise – Standard Bank CEO
While Africa-friendly China’s economic growth languishes at 25-year lows, Standard Bank joint CEO Sim Tshabalala has deviated from popular economic […]
Gov’t endorses Nigerian billionaire’s investment plan
The Government of Liberia has endorsed a proposal by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to construct a 20-megawatt power plant in […]
As leaders chill in Davos, emerging economies going downhill fast
More than a trillion dollars of investment flows has fled emerging markets over the past 18 months but the exodus […]
Weak rand a ‘window of opportunity’ for struggling manufacturers
The recent sharp decline in the rand is yet to filter through to the manufacturing sector, but new Manufacturing Circle […]
South Africa still a viable investment proposition, says Gordhan
As a delegation of South African Cabinet Ministers and business representatives prepares for the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) yearly meeting,
Africa’s richest man will fix Nigeria’s chronic fuel crisis
After waiting in line for more than four hours to buy gasoline in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, taxi driver Adebayo Olawole […]
