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ARTICLES RELATING TO: SA ECONOMY
Economy

Trevor behind Zuma's plan

Feb 12 2012 11:00

The construction of rail infrastructure worth up to R200bn is a response to proposals in the National Development Plan that Planning Minister Trevor Manuel announced last year.

Economy

New banknotes to bear Mandela image

Feb 12 2012 10:22

New South African banknotes will bear the image of former president Nelson Mandela, President Jacob Zuma has announced.

Barometer

Transport, construction power KZN economy

Feb 10 2012 10:34

The transport sector continued to boost growth in the KwaZulu economy while construction has shown strong growth.

 
Economy

Business lauds Zuma speech

Feb 10 2012 08:09

The SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is very pleased with the state-of-the-nation address, although disappointed that small business was ignored.

Economy

SA's ties to Iran under scrutiny

Feb 08 2012 12:43

The West's increasing pressure on Iran has meant scrutiny for South African businesses that operate in the Middle Eastern nation accused of having nuclear ambitions.

Economy

SA business confidence takes a knock

Feb 08 2012 12:16

The outlook among SA businesses dipped to a 20-month low, says the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Economy

SA's jobless rate falls

Feb 07 2012 11:48

The unemployment rate eased in the fourth quarter of 2011 to 23.9%, says Stats SA.

Economy

SA remains net food exporter

Feb 02 2012 11:10

South Africa is selling 30% more agricultural goods abroad than it imported in 2010, a study reveals.

 
Investment Holdings

Mvela shareholders block Blackstar buyout bid

Dec 20 2011 10:32

Investment firm Mvela Group says its shareholders have prevented a $215m takeover attempt by London-listed Blackstar Group.

Economy

Internet boosts self confidence - survey

Dec 19 2011 11:35

Close to 50% of South Africans who took part in a survey say that using the internet helped enhance their confidence.

Economy

Unplanned public holiday to cost R7bn

Dec 15 2011 12:28

The public holiday on December 27 will cost the economy dearly, says an association of accounting firms.

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Facebook still a closed book in China
Feb 08 2012 16:59

Mark Zuckerberg wants to ''friend'' China's massive market but how far is he prepared to go, and against what competition?

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Under pressure

Aug 04 2011 00:00

There are more than a few investors who have long regarded platinum as the “default option” when it comes to investing in South African mining stock. We’d beg to differ. More...

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