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Domestic Expenditure Shows Signs of Life in South Africa
Definite signs of life in the South African economy have appeared as real gross domestic expenditure ... |
| 11 Dec 2009 |
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SARB 2000 base year data
With the release of the Q4 Quarterly Bulletin, the 2000 base year data has been moved to a new databank ... |
| 10 Dec 2009 |
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Recession Ends in South Africa, But Recovery Expected to Be Slow
According to figures released by Statistics South Africa the South African economy showed weak growth ... |
| 25 Nov 2009 |
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Business Confidence Lacklustre in South Africa
According to the latest figures published by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) ... |
| 12 Nov 2009 |
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Interest Rates On Hold over Electricity Tariff in South Africa
As expected, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) kept interest rates ... |
| 23 Oct 2009 |
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Special Report: Crime data
Crime data in South Africa has, in the past, been an emotional topic, with analysts and reporters finding ... |
| 8 Oct 2009 |
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Economic Recovery Slow to Show Face in South Africa
The South African economy seems to be caught at the bottom of the trough and is struggling to show signs ... |
| 1 Oct 2009 |
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Regional eXplorer (ReX) update
September 2009
IHS Global Insight is pleased to present our third update to the Regional eXplorer for the year. This ... |
| 30 Sep 2009 |
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Uncertainty Surrounding Economic Recovery Keeps Interest Rates on Hold in South Africa
Citing some uncertainty around the future recovery of both the global and local economies, the Monetary ... |
| 23 Sep 2009 |
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South Africa's Inflation Continues on Downward Path
According to figures released by Statistics SA, headline inflation in South Africa continued on a downward ... |
| 22 Sep 2009 |
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G20 Finance Ministers Make Progress on Financial Sector Reform But Light on Specifics
Finance ministers emerged from the latest G20 meeting upbeat over global economic recovery, and about ... |
| 7 Sep 2009 |
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Expenditure Slump Benefits Current Account in South Africa
According to the latest South African Reserve Bank (SARB) quarterly bulletin, a sharp drawdown in inventories ... |
| 4 Sep 2009 |
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Inflation Slows Despite Electricity Price Hike in South Africa
According to figures released by Statistics SA, consumer price index (CPI) inflation eased further in ... |
| 27 Aug 2009 |
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GDP Declines for Third Consecutive Quarter in South Africa
South Africa has recorded its third consecutive decline in real GDP growth despite aggressive monetary ... |
| 19 Aug 2009 |
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South Africa's MPC Cuts Interest Rate in Surprise Move
Against expectations and in the presence of pertinent upward pressures on prices, the governor of the ... |
| 14 Aug 2009 |
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Zimbabwean Prime Minister Receives Public Recognition from Recalcitrant Military Chiefs
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai was publically greeted and saluted by National Army Commander General ... |
| 13 Aug 2009 |
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Retail Sales Point to Weak Q2 Growth in South Africa
According to Statistics South Africa, retail sales for June posted the second lowest growth reading ... |
| 13 Aug 2009 |
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Zimbabwean Authorities Lift Reporting Ban on BBC After Eight-Year Hiatus
The Zimbabwean authorities have taken the decision to lift the ban that was imposed on the BBC eight ... |
| 30 Jul 2009 |
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Inflation Surprises on Downside in South Africa
According to figures released by Statistics South Africa, headline inflation slowed to 6.89% year-on-year ... |
| 30 Jul 2009 |
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Unemployment Rate Underestimated in South Africa
According to figures released by Statistics South Africa, the economy shed 267,000 jobs in second-quarter ... |
| 29 Jul 2009 |
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Security Deteriorates in Northern Nigeria as Islamist Radicalism Takes Hold
Insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria is at a high as four states impose dusk-to-dawn curfews in the ... |
| 28 Jul 2009 |
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South Korea Posts Strong Growth in Q2
South Korean GDP grew at a nearly 10% pace in April-June, a sharp rebound from the previous two quarters. ... |
| 27 Jul 2009 |
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Strike Season Intensifies in South Africa
A week of intense industrial action began today (27 July) in South Africa as transport, municipal and ... |
| 27 Jul 2009 |
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Central Bank Governor to Be Replaced by Head of Commercial Bank
President Jacob Zuma announced yesterday that Tito Mboweni will step down from his position as central ... |
| 20 Jul 2009 |
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Government Spells Out Five-Year Plan in South Africa
Planning Minister Trevor Manuel yesterday unveiled the medium-term strategic framework (MTSF) that will ... |
| 16 Jul 2009 |
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Zimbabwe Mid-Year Budget Statement Expected to Bring Welcome Relief to Civil Servants
Tax changes and the introduction of a minimum salary for civil servants are expected to be part of Zimbabwe ... |
| 6 Jul 2009 |
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Regional eXplorer (ReX) update
June 2009
IHS Global Insight is pleased to present the second 2009 update to the Regional eXplorer database. The ... |
| 3 Jul 2009 |
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Trade Co-Operation Under Threat in Southern African Region
Close regional trade ties could come under threat after Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho broke ranks ... |
| 9 Jun 2009 |
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South African President Sets Ambitious Jobs Target in Maiden Policy Address
IHS Global Insight PerspectiveSignificance The address was closely monitored by business and investors ... |
| 4 Jun 2009 |
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Inflation Showing Sticky Downward Trend in South Africa
Consumer price inflation is displaying a very sticky downward trend, while prices at the producer level ... |
| 28 May 2009 |
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GDP Figures Shock on the Downside in South Africa
The South African economy shrank by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2009, placing it officially in recession ... |
| 27 May 2009 |
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Consumption, Investment, and Exports Plunge as U.K. GDP Contracts 1.9% Q/Q in Q1
Real GDP plunged by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2009, as consumer spending, investment, ... |
| 22 May 2009 |
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Investors Oversubscribe South African Government Bond Issue
Expressing a vote of confidence in the new government's future policy direction, investors oversubscribed ... |
| 20 May 2009 |
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Newly Inaugurated South African President Names First Cabinet Line-Up
South Africa's new president, Jacob Zuma, named his first government team yesterday, one day after ... |
| 11 May 2009 |
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Election 2009: South Africa's Zuma to Be Confirmed President by New Parliament
Ruling African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma is set to be formally elected as South Africa's ... |
| 6 May 2009 |
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Disappointing Inflation Figures Not Expected to Jeopardise South African Rate Cuts
Broad-based price pressures are leading to disappointing inflation figures in South Africa. According ... |
| 30 Apr 2009 |
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Election 2009: ANC Under Pressure to Deliver Following Sweeping Victory in South Africa
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has formally been declared the winner of the ... |
| 27 Apr 2009 |
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U.S. President's Overtures to Venezuela and Cuba Well Received at Summit, Controversial Back Home
During his first weeks in office, President Barack Obama has brought about some remarkable shifts in ... |
| 20 Apr 2009 |
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Retail Data Accentuate Weak Economic Conditions in South Africa
A hefty drop in real retail sales illustrated the consumer's demise in South Africa. According to ... |
| 16 Apr 2009 |
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Brazen Piracy Continues Off Somali Coast Despite Tougher International Response
A succession of high-profile attacks has drawn attention to the acute problem of piracy in the key Gulf ... |
| 15 Apr 2009 |
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Eurozone Q4 2008 GDP Contraction Even Deeper than Previously Reported
Eurostat has revised down its data on Eurozone GDP for the fourth quarter of 2008, showing a contraction ... |
| 7 Apr 2009 |
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South Africa Accelerates Rate Cuts
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced a 100-basis-point cut in the policy interest rate yesterday, ... |
| 25 Mar 2009 |
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Army Confers Power on Malagasy Opposition Leader as President Capitulates
Youthful opposition leader Andry Rajoelina (34) has become the leader of Madagascar after the nation's ... |
| 18 Mar 2009 |
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Corporate Social Responsibility
For IHS Global Insight Southern Africa, B-BBEE is more than a responsibility - it is a priority. Recognising ... |
| 17 Mar 2009 |
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Regional eXplorer (ReX) update
March 2009
IHS Global Insight is pleased to present the first 2009 update to ReX. Once again, you will be glad ... |
| 12 Mar 2009 |
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First GDP Contraction Recorded by South Africa Since 1998
The South African economy has contracted for the first time since September 1998 after an accelerated ... |
| 24 Feb 2009 |
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South Africa Cuts Rates on Fears of Further Economic Slowdown
In a statement reflecting grave concerns about the rapidly deteriorating global outlook and its adverse ... |
| 6 Feb 2009 |
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P0141 - Consumer Price Index Reclassified to COICOP (2008=100) withdrawn
The CPI data released on 4 February was withdrawn. Once the final revised figures are released ... |
| 5 Feb 2009 |
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P0141.7 Consumer Price Index New basket parallel price survey results
From January 2008 to December 2008 Stats SA collected prices for goods and services for the new CPI ... |
| 3 Feb 2009 |
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Budget 2009: Zimbabwe Government Adopts
Acting Zimbabwe finance minister Patrick Chinamasa presented the 2009 national budget to parliament ... |
| 30 Jan 2009 |
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Projects 2008
IHS Global Insight Southern Africa is delighted to have been involved in an array of economic consulting ... |
| 13 Jan 2009 |
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Manufacturing in South Africa Bears Brunt of Domestic and Global Slowdown
Reeling from the effects of a combined domestic and global slowdown, the South African manufacturing ... |
| 12 Jan 2009 |
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