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SA still lacklustre

May 14 2012 10:09

Eurozone problems and falling commodity prices have put a damper on growth, shows the Sake24 and BoE Private Clients South African Barometer.

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Free State economy takes strain

May 14 2012 12:30

The agricultural, mining and construction indices have dropped sharply as the Free State economy loses steam.

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KZN momentum may lose steam

May 14 2012 12:21

Economic growth in KwaZulu-Natal has made its weakest showing in over 30 months and an anticipated drop in consumer spend could have an adverse effect.

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Eastern Cape shows welcome upswing

May 14 2012 11:59

Manufacturing and house sales are the main drivers of a long-anticipated revival in the Eastern Cape.

Western Cape

Consumers drive Western Cape economy

May 14 2012 11:29

Most sectors in the province have grown but higher prices for petrol, power and water could curtail consumer spending.

Gauteng

Consumers still power Gauteng's momentum

May 14 2012 10:36

Gauteng's consumers are continuing their spending spree and the construction sector is recovering faster than in other provinces.

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Economy sluggish but no danger of downturn

Apr 09 2012 10:51

SA's economy is losing momentum but is unlikely to enter a recession, according to the latest Sake24 and BoE Private Clients Barometer.

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Gauteng braces for tougher times

Apr 09 2012 12:05

The Gauteng economy continued to rely on consumer spending but that is likely to be affected by higher electricity and fuel prices.

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Consumers boost Western Cape

Apr 09 2012 12:01

The Western Cape economy is on a positive trajectory, achieving growth in most sectors.

R320m tender scrapped

A Limpopo textbook tender awarded to former officials has been cancelled.
State to limit lawyer fees

A new bill aims to regulate how much lawyers can charge clients.
Cheaper petrol soon

The fuel price will drop significantly in June, says the energy minister.
'Sanral won't default'

Jimmy Manyi says a default by Sanral on its R20bn debt "is not an option".
Government backs SAA

State coffers will aid SAA's Africa expansion drive, says Malusi Gigaba.
Huge gas finds in Africa

Western firms have found vast new gas fields off the East African coast.
Sanral's new boss

Sanral engineering executive Koos Smit will take over as CEO in June.
Sars tackles fraud

Sars says it will take on rampant tax fraud in the construction sector.

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Global slackening drags down KZN

Apr 09 2012 11:58

A worldwide slowdown in growth has affected the KwaZulu-Natal economy through its ports, but a recession is unlikely.

Barometer

Economic stresses slow down Free State

Apr 09 2012 11:55

Consumer spending in the Free State is down, but transport and communications have kept the economy in positive territory.

Barometer

Perk-up in E Cape boosts outlook

Apr 09 2012 11:51

A slight uptick in the Eastern Cape economy points to a revival.

Barometer

Consumers remain backbone of SA economy

Mar 09 2012 07:00

The production side of SA's economy has dampened as export demand wanes, but consumer spending is still the main driver of economic growth in most provinces.

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JPMorgan's $2bn loss

May 17 2012 12:24

US banks need to take measures to avoid catastrophe, says former Treasury secretary Larry Summers. (Reuters)

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