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South Africa moves to Level 1 lockdown

South Africa moves to Level 1 lockdown

South Africa seems to have passed the peak in the number of cases with the daily Covid-19.

South African economy has unprecedented collapse in Q2

South African economy has unprecedented collapse in Q2

The OECD said that a sound growth strategy could deliver quick wins in terms of job creation and potential growth.

South Africa to move to Level 2 lockdown

South Africa to move to Level 2 lockdown

The move to lockdown level 2 means that restrictions will be eased in several sectors.

OECD Survey highlights barriers to growth in South Africa

OECD Survey highlights barriers to growth in South Africa

The sharp drop in economic activity adds to long-standing challenges and raises the urgency of structural reforms.

BRICS New Development Bank Offers Brazil COVID-19 relief

BRICS New Development Bank Offers Brazil COVID-19 relief

The loan will help Brazil safeguard the income of about 5 million people in vulnerable situations.

Supplementary Budget may still be too optimistic on growth

Supplementary Budget may still be too optimistic on growth

Short-term borrowing will increase by R98 billion to R146 billion in 2020/21.

BRICS New Development Bank issues inaugural 3-year bond

BRICS New Development Bank issues inaugural 3-year bond

Such emergency loans could be used to finance direct expenses such as procuring protective gear for health workers.

South Africa to move to Level 3 lockdown on June 1

South Africa to move to Level 3 lockdown on June 1

South African steel production fell by 99.5 per cent year-on-year in April so the move to Level 3 was welcomed.

Inter-Africa Trade Fair postponed to September 2021

Inter-Africa Trade Fair postponed to September 2021

Oramah said that the continuing COVID-19 pandemic situation was not conducive to holding such a pan-African event.

South African government launches R500bn stimulus package

South African government launches R500bn stimulus package

R2 billion is geared to assist small and medium enterprises and spaza shop owners and other small businesses;