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How Africa could one day rival China
Africa is changing so fast, it is becoming hard to ignore. In the short term the continent faces many problems, including covid-19, but in the long term it could rival China's economic might.
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SARB's Kganyago: Job on Inflation Front 'Not Yet Done'
"We remain vigilant and we stand ready to deploy our tools as necessary," says South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago as the central bank looks for more evidence that inflation is easing sustainably. He speaks on the...
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South Africa's Economic Difficulties
David Malpass, Former World Bank President discusses the private sector's assistance in South Africa and China's role in the country. He speaks with David Westin on "Wall Street Week Daily."
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Deadly Riots Set Back South Africa's Economic Recovery
Jul.13 -- Violent protests have dealt a body blow to South Africa’s efforts to rebuild the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and pose the sternest test yet to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s authority.
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SARB’s Kganyago Says There Was ‘No Argument’ About a 50 Basis-Point Cut
Jan.21 -- South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago discusses his role at the International Monetary Fund and the effectiveness of monetary policy. He speaks at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland...
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SARB: It Takes More Than New Finance Minister to Help Credit Rating
Mar.01 -- South Africa Central Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago discusses the political leadership of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the future of the nation's credit rating, and the strength of the rand. He speaks on "Bloomberg...
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S. Africa's ANC Worried About Further Ratings Cuts, Godongwana Says
Sep.06 -- African National Congress Head of Economic Transformation Enoch Godongwana discusses the state of the South African economy and government as the nation slips into an unexpected recession. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine...
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South African Banks Are Well Capitalized, Nedbank CEO Says
Nov.06 -- Mike Brown, Nedbank Ltd. chief executive officer, discusses the state of the South African economy and banking system with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
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South Africa ‘on Course’ With Economy: Standard Bank’s Fuzile
Nov.19 -- Lungisa Fuzile, South Africa chief executive officer at Standard Bank, discusses South Africa’s sovereign debt, the economy and fighting corruption. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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SARB Governor Says Inflation `Not an Immediate Concern'
Jun.01 -- South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago comments on inflation, monetary policy and the economy in an interview on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."
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South Africa Can Avoid Debt Crisis, President Ramaphosa Says
Nov.19 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is committed to reining in its stretched finances and will avoid a sovereign debt crisis. He also says the government is in talks with unions on freezing wages for 1.3...
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Mobius Says South Africa 'in Trouble' If Zuma Remains
Apr.06 -- Templeton Emerging Markets Group Executive Chairman Mark Mobius discusses South African President Jacob Zuma's decision to fire the finance minister. He speaks to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and David Ingles on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Johannesburg Stock Exchange CEO Sees 'Hard Decisions' for South Africa
Feb.15 -- Nicky Newton-King, chief executive officer at Johannesburg Stock Exchange, discusses the resignation of South African President Jacob Zuma. She speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Nedbank CEO Says Ramaphosa Facing 'Enormous Hurdles'
Feb.15 -- Nedbank Chief Executive Officer Mike Brown discusses the economic challenges facing new South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with Bloomberg's Mark Barton and Vonnie Quinn on 'Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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South Africa's Zuma Raises Fears About Cabinet Changes
Mar.27 -- South African President Jacob Zuma has recalled Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan from a roadshow meeting with investors in the U.S. and U.K., sparking concern over a potential cabinet reshuffle. Bloomberg's Arabile Gumede...
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Emerging Market Contagion Fears Switch From Currencies to Stocks
Sep.05 -- Pressure has shifted from currencies to stocks in emerging markets. A negative tone was set by strong U.S. manufacturing data that boosted the odds of further monetary tightening and by news that South Africa had slumped into a...
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Zuma Survives Bid by Top Party Officials to Oust Him
Nov.29 -- Bloomberg's Arabile Gumede reports on a bid to oust South African President Jacob Zuma at a meeting of the ANC’s 110-member National Executive Committee. Gumede speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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South Africa's Mashatile on ANC's Top Priorities
Paul Mashatile, the treasurer-general of South Africa's governing African National Congress and the man tipped to be its next deputy leader, said the party's focus must be on fostering economic growth. He told Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua...
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Annenberg Learner: Strength to Overcome: South Africa and Kenya
Video program featuring two case studies about Africa entitled South Africa: This Land is My Land and Kenya: Medical Geography. The first study explores the post-apartheid government and economy. The second study investigates health care...