Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms: A sluggish economy and weak revenue mean South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan may fail to narrow the budget deficit as quickly as he pledged, putting the nation's credit rating at risk of a downgrade to junk. Gordhan will present his mid-term budget on Wednesday and while he projected in February this year's … [Read more...] about Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms
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The Economist’s Nigeria Summit Shifts Focus on the Future of Nigeria’s Economy
The Economist’s Nigeria Summit Shifts Focus on the Future of Nigeria’s Economy: Riding on last year’s successful summit, The Economist Events’ Nigeria Summit (http://APO.af/z2h9b8) has stated that the 2017 edition will explore strategic opportunities available for Nigeria’s economic growth as she seeks solutions to her current financial downturn. HE Yemi … [Read more...] about The Economist’s Nigeria Summit Shifts Focus on the Future of Nigeria’s Economy
South Africa’s economy would take a knock if starved of new graduates | The Conversation
South Africa's economy would take a knock if starved of new graduates: South Africa's economy will be hit hard if universities can't finish the year. Cornell Tukiri/EPAThere is a real risk that some of South Africa’s universities will not see out the 2016 academic year which ends in November. The ongoing “fees must fall” protests have seen classes disrupted at some … [Read more...] about South Africa’s economy would take a knock if starved of new graduates | The Conversation
South Africa’s economy will be stuck unless there’s new political alignment | The Conversation
South Africa's economy will be stuck unless there's new political alignment: Protesters call for the removal of South African President Jacob Zuma. Civil society has a major role to play in South Africa. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe fundamental problem confronting South Africa today is a political culture that is defective and out of kilter with the needs of the majority of the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s economy will be stuck unless there’s new political alignment | The Conversation
SA News: Resilient SA economy can still avoid downgrade – Gordhan
Resilient SA economy can still avoid downgrade – Gordhan: In response to a question about whether South Africa can still avoid a downgrade later this year, Gordhan said yes because there are positive things happening in the country. “We have many things going for this economy. South Africa is still the most ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Media Alert for the 17th … [Read more...] about SA News: Resilient SA economy can still avoid downgrade – Gordhan
