South Africa's power utility wants to finance nuclear. This is a bad idea.: Koeberg power station, in Cape Town, is the only nuclear power station on the African continent. South Africa is considering a proposal to build more such power stations EPA/Nic BothmaSouth Africa’s cabinet is to consider a proposal that a mooted nuclear power deal for the country be financed through … [Read more...] about South Africa’s power utility wants to finance nuclear. This is a bad idea. | The Conversation
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South Africa’s finance minister is caught between a rock and a hard place | The Conversation
South Africa's finance minister is caught between a rock and a hard place: South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas have their work cut out Reuters/Mike HutchingsSouth Africa’s minister of finance, Pravin Gordhan, presented the 2016 mid term budget in a politically toxic and economically challenging environment. The Conversation Africa … [Read more...] about South Africa’s finance minister is caught between a rock and a hard place | The Conversation
Slow growth and shrinking revenues limit South Africa’s finance minister | The Conversation
Slow growth and shrinking revenues limit South Africa's finance minister: South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan in a balancing game Sumaya Hisham/ReutersSouth Africa faces falling revenues and very slow economic growth. Managing the economy with these two negative factors presented the country’s finance minister Pravin Gordhan with a particularly tough challenge … [Read more...] about Slow growth and shrinking revenues limit South Africa’s finance minister | The Conversation
Finance minister plugs some gaps, but South African economy is still precarious | The Conversation
Finance minister plugs some gaps, but South African economy is still precarious: South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan presenting the medium term budget. The country's economy remains in the doldrums. Nic Bothma/EPASouth Africa’s finance minister Pravin Gordhan presented the country’s 2016 medium term budget amid rising economic challenges marked by low growth, a … [Read more...] about Finance minister plugs some gaps, but South African economy is still precarious | The Conversation
The BRVM becomes the 1st Stock Market for Islamic Finance in Africa with Five Sukuk Listings amounting to 766 Billion FCFA (1.3 Billion USD)
The BRVM becomes the 1st Stock Market for Islamic Finance in Africa with Five Sukuk Listings amounting to 766 Billion FCFA (1.3 Billion USD): The first listing reflects the commitment of the BRVM (www.BRVM.org/) for the development of Islamic finance in the Regional Financial Market WAEMU. It will enhance the attractiveness and liquidity of its Islamic bonds, particularly for … [Read more...] about The BRVM becomes the 1st Stock Market for Islamic Finance in Africa with Five Sukuk Listings amounting to 766 Billion FCFA (1.3 Billion USD)
