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Legal recognition of traditional plants paves way for growth and jobs
Statutory measures allow integration of products into mainstream agricultural economy
By Jana Marx
Discount power deals shift burden to households, warns Eskom
Eskom flags household burden from discounted power deals for heavy industry
By Tiisetso Motsoeneng and Lindiwe Tsobo
WATCH: SA’s fiscal position improving — but is it sustainable?
Business Day TV speaks with Tatonga Rusike of Bank of America
WATCH: The evolving role of African banks in driving trade
Business Day TV spoke to Absa International CEO Cheryl Buss on how institutions such as Absa are positioning themselves in Africa’s changing financial landscape.
CEOs’ confidence in global economy sinks to five-year low
Survey findings point to growing caution at the top of global business
By Jana Marx
Private sector activity deteriorates in October as PMI dips below growth mark
Business activity declines for the first time since March, with demand under strain
By Jana Marx
Richest 1% capture 41% of new wealth as global inequality hits crisis point
Experts urge reforms as inequality threatens political stability
By Jana Marx
Bank of America hints at ratings upgrade for SA
Bank of America suggests S&P may upgrade SA’s credit rating in November.
By Thando Maeko
WATCH: Building self-reliant African financial systems
Business Day TV speaks to Cláudia Conceição, regional director for Southern Africa at the International Finance Corporation, for insights on Africa’s ability to build resilient, self-sustaining financial systems
Factory activity slips back into contraction as demand softens
PMI falls to 49.2 amid weak domestic orders and lingering trade tensions
By Jana Marx
Domestic vehicle sales hit highest level since 2015
Latest sales numbers show 55,956 new cars and commercial vehicles were sold in October
By David Furlonger
WATCH: Factory mood sours in October
Business Day TV spoke to Miyelani Maluleke, senior economist at Absa
Farmers eye another strong season as La Niña returns
Above-normal rainfall boosts prospects for summer crops
By Jana Marx
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