South Africa’s economy may be in for a rare run of good news next month, with economists forecasting a third successive quarter of growth when second-quarter...
South Africa wasn’t always an economic underachiever. In fact, up until 2010, we were right on track with global averages. But somewhere along the way, things...
South Africa is heading toward a fiscal cliff, and the numbers paint a sobering picture. To stabilise its ballooning debt burden—currently approaching 80% of GDP—South Africa...
The cracks in one of South Africa’s most vital economic pillars are starting to show. The mining industry, long regarded as a cornerstone of the national...
South Africa’s economy gained modest ground in 2024, posting a 0.6% growth in GDP — its strongest performance since mid-2023. But this fragile recovery masks deeper...
South Africa has significant potential to attract foreign investment, but economic experts from Bank of America caution that stronger GDP growth and more decisive reforms are...
South Africa’s latest job figures reveal a worrying trend: while the decline in formal employment has slowed, the gains remain far too weak to make a...
Standard Bank, South Africa’s largest bank by assets under management, has issued a warning to consumers and businesses: while the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shifted its outlook on South Africa’s economy in its latest World Economic Outlook for October 2024. The report presents a...