South Africa
Prospects for Southern Africa in 2018
Turbulent transitions and fiscal crises colour the region’s outlook
Southern AfricaSouth African national minimum wage will prove elusive
A new national minimum wage will prove difficult for many businesses to implement
South AfricaMore South Africa downgrades will accelerate outflows
President Jacob Zuma is considering more fiscal consolidation to protect the country from more ratings downgrades
South AfricaProspects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2018
Stabilising external conditions have fostered a moderate growth recovery, but structural reforms weigh on prospects
AfricaSouth Africa's Eskom scandals will linger through 2018
The state-owned power utility is struggling with persistent mismanagement allegations amid a reported cash crunch
South AfricaAfrican election bodies face growing scrutiny
Election bodies are becoming increasingly contentious
AfricaSouth Africa's Zuma faces pushback on education plans
A government-commissioned report has indicated that the state cannot afford fee-free education for all
South AfricaSouth African education plans risk undoing targets
Speculation is mounting that the president plans to promise free higher education in 2018
South Africa
