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Fiscal position remains on even keel
Now that all the speculation over the annual mini-budget has been replaced by the hard facts of South Africa’s public finances, it seems...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Manufacturing sector continues to shine
At its current rate of growth, South Africa’s manufacturing sector is destined to crack the R3-billion level in sales values during 2023....

Dr. Roelof Botha
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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Recession averted, thanks to growth in key sectors
During the first quarter of 2023, the South African economy managed to thwart the gloomy predictions amongst some economists, posting a...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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Rand battered by SA's stance on Russia
The drama surrounding South Africa’s alleged supply of weapons to Russia has now spread from the diplomatic arena to the likely impact on...

Dr. Roelof Botha
May 18, 20234 min read
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Mining sector to ease Eskom's woes
The global business mood is decidedly downbeat and South Africa is no exception. In recent months, most consumers and businesses have...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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Exports surge to new record in March
South Africa’s export trade continues to set new records, a trend that commenced during the second year of the Covid pandemic. At just...

Dr. Roelof Botha
May 3, 20223 min read
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Retail still on the road to recovery
Retail trade sales have started the year on a positive note, with nominal growth of more than 7% recorded for January and February...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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GDP SET TO REMAIN ON GROWTH PATH
The release of the GDP data for 2021 by Statistics South Africa (SSA) was overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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