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ITHUBA propels the National Lottery to drive economic growth and boost the township economy

National Lottery Operator, ITHUBA has redefined the gaming landscape, setting new benchmarks for performance, partnerships, and community impact. Since June 2015, ITHUBA has…

Panelists Sonja De Bruyn, MD, Identity Partners; Sylvia Chahonyo, Country Manager for Moody’s SA; Busi Mavuso, COO, Business Leadership SA; with Arthur Kamp, chief economist, Sanlam Investment Management

Putting Thuma Mina into action

SMMEs require collateral to get going and thrive: trust is the key

Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, warns that populism rises in countries with high levels of inequality

The price of populism

The mistakes of the past should inform the politics of the future to ensure transformation, equality and economic growth

Former senior ANC MP Vincent Smith. (Lulama Zenzile/Beeld/Gallo)

Kganyago: Too soon to tell if SA economy is in the clear

​Even though South Africa has got off to a positive start this year, it is too early to tell that the country is on a new growth trajectory

The DA’s Gauteng premier candidate Mmusi Maimane.

North West’s economy inspires confidence

‘We are pleased to report that our economy grew above the national average in the last three quarters’

Ramaphoria: South Africa has to attract ​capital inflows after years of reputational damage.

Things are not that bad but Ramaphosa has work to do

Although business and confidence levels may be high, Ramaphosa has to tackle a 26.7% youth unemployment rate and soaring inequality levels.

More than 200 astronomers from 18 countries were involved in the study, which used radio astronomy to look at a segment of sky over the northern hemisphere. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)

Will Trumpenstein wreck or bless?

The president-elect’s victory speech was encouraging but his temperament keeps everyone guessing.

A man holds watches with the face of incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari during campaigning. (Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP)

Buhari row reveals ‘kitchen cabinet’

Economic uncertainty has gripped Nigeria as promised reforms fail to materialise

Cross-border trading.

Gender equality is a right, but it’s about economic growth too

In each of the SADC’s 15 member countries, millions of women traders are putting SADC’s vision into practice.

Charges in sub-Saharan Africa average 12% on transfers of $200

Global fall in oil prices affects Nigerian naira

Nigeria toughens currency trading curbs to slow down the depreciation of the naira following the collapse of global oil prices.

The electricity supply is expected to be constrained in February and March

Economy – outlook for 2015 dismal, despite boost

There are concerns that the impact of unemployment, load-shedding and industrial action will take its toll on economic growth in the new year.

Spending on durable, semi-durable and nondurable goods declined. (Reuters)

Economic week ahead: SA shows rise in retail sales

South African retail figures show an increase, business optimism in the US may spike, and Europe’s Sentix gauge could slip further this week.

Vuyokazi Dwane

Economic week ahead: Looking for growth

Investor interest is likely to centre on PMI reports in China and Europe. Both sets of reports may be disappointing. Here is your guide.

Across the globe at present we are in a world structured by self-devouring growth. (Photo: Philip Mostert)

Botswana’s policy will spur economic growth, says central bank

Botswana’s central bank will continue to try to boost economic growth by keeping its repo rate at 7.5%.

SA’s economy struggling after motor strikes

South Africa’s economy is slowing following strikes in the motor industry, according to the BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index.

The country’s foreign policy is centred on human rights, democracy, international law, peace and an Africa-first perspective. Photo: File

Economic week ahead: Is SA’s economy growing?

Economists will be on the lookout for growth figures from the US and SA, while the Bank of England’s governor will seek to clarify policy intentions.

Business reporter Lisa Steyn explains the high salaries of mine bosses and how it impacts on wage negotiations.

Economic week ahead: Policy and growth clues revealed

Central bank decisions, the latest economic reports and new South African mining and manufacturing data will keep investors and economists hopping.

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and President Jacob Zuma during the Brics summit in Durban in March.

Gordhan lauds SA’s economy despite stifling monetary policy

The SA Reserve Bank has done well to balance economic growth and job creation while pursuing its mandate to monitor inflation, says Pravin Gordhan.

Is South Africa the odd Bric out?

The meeting of Brics leaders next week could uncharitably be described as a summit of the world’s emerging economic powers – plus South Africa.

South Africa’s economy struggles to get back into gear

South Africa’s economy struggles to get back into gear

The good news, though, is that finances have been kept under control.