South Africa can expect zero growth. Its problems are largely homemade: South Africa's economy isn't growing. Solutions are within its grasp. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has forecast zero percent growth for 2016, 1.5% in 2017 and 1.7% in 2018. This spells disaster for the country, particularly the unemployed. The jobless rate is … [Read more...] about South Africa can expect zero growth. Its problems are largely homemade | The Conversation
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IMF cuts SA’s economic growth forecast
IMF cuts SA's economic growth forecast: The IMF has cut SA's growth forecast for 2016 but expects it to rebound in 2017. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Home Affairs to roll out biometric system at 6 ports of entry: Minister Malusi Gigaba said the system has improved security at SA's ports of entry. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Outa … [Read more...] about IMF cuts SA’s economic growth forecast
Procurement, now an integral part of business growth for marketers and agencies
Procurement, now an integral part of business growth for marketers and agencies: Many agencies working on major accounts in the advertising, marketing and communications industry are now having to deal with more procurement within South Africa’s major corporations, a reality which has become increasingly important in winning over corporate and government clients, so … [Read more...] about Procurement, now an integral part of business growth for marketers and agencies
Small firms can provide jobs, but big firms are the key to economic growth in Africa | The Conversation
Small firms can provide jobs, but big firms are the key to economic growth in Africa: ShutterstockAlmost all developing countries have policies to promote small and medium-sized firms. The reasons for this choice are clear. Small firms appear to create lots of job with relatively little capital and jobs are desperately needed in sub-Saharan Africa … [Read more...] about Small firms can provide jobs, but big firms are the key to economic growth in Africa | The Conversation
African Utility Week’s growth and success a reflection of confidence in continent’s resources
African Utility Week’s growth and success a reflection of confidence in continent’s resources: “Everyone who was part of this year’s African Utility Week felt the same passion for the energy and water sectors on the continent and had the feeling that we are on the brink of enormous progress“, says Evan Schiff, event director of the African Utility Week conference and exhibition … [Read more...] about African Utility Week’s growth and success a reflection of confidence in continent’s resources
