South Africa

  • Mar 28, 2019
  • 2 min read

South African tax agency appointment will be welcomed

A new permanent commissioner has been appointed by the president

South Africa
  • Mar 25, 2019
  • 7 min read

South Africa's ANC will hinder Ramaphosa’s reform plan

The popular president is seeking a strong mandate from May’s polls, but his party poses complications

South Africa
  • Mar 14, 2019
  • 7 min read

South Africa gas discovery could revive energy sector

The government hopes a new gas discovery will help provide energy security and boost the economy

South Africa
  • Mar 6, 2019
  • 2 min read

South African polls will not solve economic ills

The economy grew by just 0.8% in 2018 after growth slowed in the fourth quarter

South Africa
  • Feb 26, 2019
  • 8 min read

Tough South Africa budget may keep downgrade at bay

The government has re-affirmed its commitment to reform, but nearly all fiscal metrics have deteriorated

South Africa
  • Feb 21, 2019
  • 2 min read

South Africa budget will not end Eskom and debt fears

The budget included a record bailout for the embattled power utility amid worsening growth, debt and deficit projections

South Africa
  • Feb 13, 2019
  • 2 min read

South Africa’s Eskom will hang over Ramaphosa strategy

The country has entered a fourth day of debilitating power outages

South Africa
  • Jan 16, 2019
  • 2 min read

South African government will tame central bank fears

The ruling ANC's election manifesto's comments on the Reserve Bank have caused alarm

South Africa