National Credit Amendment Bill

National Credit Amendment Bill

The National Credit Amendment Bill, approved by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will see the screws tightened on reckless lending. The NCOP bill, which also seeks to provide uniformity in the application of affordability assessment regulation, was passed on...
Private sector urged to buy local

Private sector urged to buy local

Kempton Park – Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies, says the private sector should join government’s move towards buying locally produced goods to stimulate domestic economic growth. Proudly South African Buy Local Summit Speaking at the third annual Proudly...
CPI methodology to be reviewed

CPI methodology to be reviewed

Pretoria – The methods used to calculate the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) are to be reviewed, Minister in the Presidency for National Planning Trevor Manuel said on Tuesday. Tabling the Budget Vote of Statistics South Africa...