IMF projects 4% growth rebound in Middle East and North Africa next year
By: Reuters 31st October 2024 Growth in the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to rebound to 4% next year, but will hinge on a phase out of oil production cuts and... →
Too early to discuss increasing Egypt's loan, IMF official says
By: Reuters 31st October 2024 The International Monetary Fund's $8-billion programme for Egypt is making progress, with the fund's top regional official stating that any... →
In another shock move, Eskom seeks review of Nersa decision to issue four new trading licences
By: Terence Creamer 31st October 2024 In another surprise move, Eskom has taken the seemingly regressive step of approaching the High Court for a review of the National Energy Regulator... →
Initial findings of Chile’s green hydrogen valley study ‘very promising’, Anglo reports 
By: Martin Creamer 30th October 2024 The initial findings of the study to ascertain the feasibility of the development of a green hydrogen valley in Chile’s central zone are “very... →
Mixed reactions to Godongwana’s Budget
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th October 2024 Political parties expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, with... →
R390bn in electricity investment ‘tangible evidence’ of benefits of reforms
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 The first phase of Operation Vulindlela, which was set up jointly by the Presidency and the National Treasury to oversee structural economic... →
National Treasury still consulting on fiscal anchor policy options
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 The National Treasury reports that technical work is continuing on permanent measures to anchor fiscal policy and ensure debt sustainability and... →
New strategies explored to address big Eskom defaulters, as Rand West City shows way under current relief scheme
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 The National Treasury reports that additional strategies are being explored together with stakeholder departments and Eskom to address the... →
Unlocking private participation in infrastructure, starting with grid, at heart of Godongwana’s ‘pro-growth agenda’
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 Scaling up private-sector participation (PSP) in the delivery of infrastructure emerged as a central component of the “pro-growth agenda” outlined... →
Senegal's president fights for mandate in parliamentary race
By: Reuters 30th October 2024 With fireworks displays, packed rallies, and town-to-town caravans, Senegalese political parties are wooing voters in a parliamentary race that... →
World needs development rethink - Unctad
By: Schalk Burger 30th October 2024 Slow growth, high debt, weak investment and the risk of fragmented trade are contributing to widespread discontent affecting developed and... →
DWS, Unisa partner to boost clean water provision
By: Natasha Odendaal 30th October 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the University of South Africa’s (Unisa’s) College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET)... →
Cooperative governance dept plans to table Municipal Coalitions Bill in July
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th October 2024 Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs deputy director-general for policy, governance and administration Dr Kevin Naidoo said... →
