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Economy

Government SID strategy to accelerate catalytic projects

Government has developed a Spatial Industrial Development (SID) Strategy to accelerate the rollout of major catalytic industrialist projects which will…

Free State unemployment increased by 1 percent

The Free State Province continues to be troubled by the persistent high unemployment rate. According to the Quarterly Labour Force…

Minister Tau to resolve Films and TV industry challenges

Creatives in the South African Film and TV industry recently took to the streets in protest outside parliament in Cape…

Unemployment decrease by 0.5%

Unemployment is one of the challenges that keep the president up at night, especially the high rate amongst the youth.…

Free State doing more with less

The Free State Provincial Government is keeping tabs on its budget planning to ensure that departments keep the province’s strategic…

CENTLEC to cut off defaulting customers

In an effort to grow its revenue, CENTLEC is currently implementing meter audits across its area of supply, and customers…

Morocco economy projected to grow by 4.9%

By IMF Washington, DC – February 12, 2026: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Laura Jaramillo conducted discussions…

Partnership key to SA’s industrial future

South Africa’s industrial future will be defined by bold, collaborative decision-making. This was the message delivered by the Minister of…

SA recovery hampered by global shocks

By IMF Washington, DC – February 11, 2026: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV…

Emerging markets can navigate global markets

By IMF AlUla, Saudi Arabia, – February 10, 2026: The second annual Conference for Emerging Market Economies was held in AlUla,…