Economy
South Africa: Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%
The South African Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5% per annum. Making the announcement on Thursday,...
SADC Finance Ministers Agree To Deepen Regional Integration
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministers of Finance have agreed that regional integration within the finance and investment sector should be deepened. The Ministers...
South Africa: Ramaphosa Attends Customs Union Summit In Botswana
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Botswana for the 6th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit. SACU is the oldest customs union in the world and...
South Africa: HRDC Meeting Kicks-Off With Focus On Youths Skill
Deputy President David Mabuza has called on the youth to take up skills that will develop and serve the needs of the economy. The Deputy...
South Africa’s Current Account Deficit Widens In The First Quarter
By Iliya Kure South Africa’s current account deficit widened to 4.8% in the first quarter of 2018, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday. “The shortfall on...