Economy

Research will help grow FS economy

The Free State MEC for Treasury Mr Ketso Makume says the research colloquium plays a vital role in reviving the…

Stock theft conviction rate a concern for DA

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State has expressed concern over the conviction rate on stock theft, a crime…

SA economy sheds 80k jobs in Q2

The roller-coaster economy of South Africa is bleeding its labour force, with companies down-scaling, some even exiting the market and…

Petrol prices adjusted upward for October

Fuel prices for October come with mixed emotions as petrol prices have been adjusted upward, while diesel, gas and paraffin…

Thirty SA companies to woo international markets

South Africa is holding the bull by its horns by expanding its market opportunities across the globe. The onslaught on…

Disparity between global economies remains agile

The global economic inequality carrying a $4 trillion gap annually was brought to light during the Biennial Summit for Sustainability,…

Tanzania economy grows by 5.4 percent

By IMF Washington, DC – September 24, 2025: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Nicolas…

Excelsior gets Premier’s attention

Excelsior is one of the economically depressed small towns in the Free State province, where its residents are forced to…

Georgieva proposes appointment of Katz as First Deputy MD

By IMF Washington, DC: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), recently proposed the appointment of Daniel Katz…

Repo rate remains unchanged at 7%

Following the assessment of economic risks and global markets, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank…