Brian Kantor: Hope of an economic revival is in the spring air
Lesetja Kganyago suggested last week that the days of tightening may be over. Brian Kantor builds on this with a short analysis of the current economic landscape.
Lesetja Kganyago suggested last week that the days of tightening may be over. Brian Kantor builds on this with a short analysis of the current economic landscape.
South African Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas is “worried” about the impact of a perception that state institutions are being used to advance political agendas.
South Africa’s economy is in a low-growth trap and the Reserve Bank is unable to assist its recovery, according to governor Lesetja Kganyago.
South African borrowers may be spared higher interest rates on Thursday as central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago juggles the fight against inflation.
South Africa may be struggling to turn around its moribund economy against the backdrop of a political crisis but Lesetja Kganyago, the central bank governor, remains upbeat.
There is a medium to high probability that South Africa’s debt will be downgraded to non-investment status, says the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
South Africa’s government will announce in the next few weeks if it will replace Lungisa Fuzile as head of the National Treasury when his five-year contract ends in May.
Last week, SA Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago announced a 25 basis-point hike in interest rates to 7% to help keep inflation in check.
Donwald Pressly feels Pravin Gordhan’s budget was a superb performance, which opened the door to hope and possibly preventing ‘junk’ status.
Daniel Silke thinks President Zuma’s 9th SONA will be no ordinary one, as it occurs under a rapidly changing economic and political landscape.