SA economy keeps growing
South Africa's economy defied forecasts, shrugging off a slowdown in consumer spending to accelerate sharply in the fourth quarter of 2007, driven by strong performances from the country's two biggest sectors, financial services and manufacturing.
Strong outlook for SA banks: S&P
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's says the outlook for South Africa's banks is robust, with strong growth and minimal exposure to subprime mortgages likely to support profitability in 2008 and 2009.
Economic policies
South Africa's macroeconomic policies, regulatory institutions, financial system and controls, labour legislation, latest budget statements, and more.
Economic development
Job creation, skills development, urban regeneration ... South Africa is on an economic development drive.
Infrastructure
World-class infrastructure - including a modern transport network, low-cost energy, and sophisticated telecommunications facilities.
Key sectors
Manufacturing, automotive, tourism, finance, agriculture, ICT and electronics ... South Africa's economic sectors are primed for growth.
Asgi-SA: faster growth for all
Overviews, news and features on South Africa's strategy to raise economic growth to 6% by 2010 and halve poverty and unemployment by 2014.
South Africa's economy defied forecasts, shrugging off a slowdown in consumer spending to accelerate sharply in the fourth quarter of 2007, driven by strong performances from the country's two biggest sectors, financial services and manufacturing.
Strong outlook for SA banks: S&P
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's says the outlook for South Africa's banks is robust, with strong growth and minimal exposure to subprime mortgages likely to support profitability in 2008 and 2009.
Economic policies
South Africa's macroeconomic policies, regulatory institutions, financial system and controls, labour legislation, latest budget statements, and more.
Economic development
Job creation, skills development, urban regeneration ... South Africa is on an economic development drive.
Infrastructure
World-class infrastructure - including a modern transport network, low-cost energy, and sophisticated telecommunications facilities.
Key sectors
Manufacturing, automotive, tourism, finance, agriculture, ICT and electronics ... South Africa's economic sectors are primed for growth.
Asgi-SA: faster growth for all
Overviews, news and features on South Africa's strategy to raise economic growth to 6% by 2010 and halve poverty and unemployment by 2014.
