Improve investment climate: Gordhan
Although South Africa is well into a modest economic recovery, the country must work to create an environment that is favourable to investment, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan – the ultimate goal being inclusive, hence sustainable, economic growth.
Job creation SA's 'key challenge': OECD
Persistent low employment is South Africa's "overriding" policy problem, the Organisation for Co-Operation and Development says in its first economic survey of the country.
SA firm on mining empowerment targets
While the mining industry has been given more time to consult on a new Mining Charter, the government still wants to see at least 26% of historically disadvantaged South Africans getting a stake in the country's mining industry by 2014, says Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu.
South Africa 'must reposition for growth'
South Africa has to reposition itself, and look beyond the traditional approaches, in order to improve its economic competitiveness, create jobs and beat poverty, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
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