Business ‘Muted’ South African economy skirts recession as vote looms Johannesburg —The South African economy grew 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023, narrowly avoiding a recession that... Read more 5 Mar
Business SA’s economy contracts as election looms Johannesburg – South Africa’s economy contracted 0.2 percent in the third quarter following six months of slow growth, spelling... Read more 5 Dec, 2023
Business South Africa’s GDP rises by 0.6% Cape Town – South Africa’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2023,... Read more 5 Sep, 2023
Business South African GDP rebounds to scale new peak Johannesburg – South Africa’s economy rebounded beyond pre-Covid levels in the third quarter of 2022 to reach its highest-ever... Read more 6 Dec, 2022
World China delays release of economic data during key political meeting Beijing – China said on Monday it will delay the release of economic growth figures, as the country’s leadership... Read more 17 Oct, 2022
Business China growth slumps on virus lockdowns, real estate woes: poll Beijing – China’s economic expansion slumped in the second quarter to levels not seen since early 2020, an AFP... Read more 13 Jul, 2022
Business IMF says Somalia funding at risk over election delays Nairobi – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) could stop its programme in Somalia in three months if long-postponed national elections... Read more 22 Feb, 2022