NDP a vision to boost growth

NDP a vision to boost growth

Johannesburg – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has singled out the National Development Plan (NDP) as a vision for his department to boost economic growth and to eliminate poverty through creating jobs. “The NDP is our vision … and we also have programmes...
GDP expected to come in lower than 2%

GDP expected to come in lower than 2%

Pretoria – The Gross Domestic Product for the third quarter is expected to come in lower than the growth seen in the second quarter, largely due to recent industrial action in the mining sector. “We expect GDP to have expanded by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter from the...

Create inclusive societies to attain growth

Pretoria – In order for development to take place, Africa has to create more equitable, inclusive societies, says National Planning Minister Trevor… GlobalBuzz-SA – Business News

SA wants extension of African Growth Act

Pretoria – The South African government would like an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for a reasonable amount of time,… GlobalBuzz-SA – Business News

World Bank chief prioritises tackling growth

Washington – On his first day as president of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim stressed the role of the 188-member organisation in helping address global growth risks and providing development assistance. The World Bank has an economic and moral imperative to...