Over the past few days South African government officials and business representatives have had to be on their toes, answering British investors’ questions – especially about nationalisation and empowerment. Anitha Soni, chairperson of the International Marketing Council, said that interest in meetings held in London this week as part of President Jacob Zuma’s state visit, […]
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South Africa retains its position on IPRI
According to the 2010 International Property Rights Index (IPRI) released today, South Africa has retained its position at number 24 out of 125 countries measured. The index is prepared annually from a study conducted by a Hernando de Soto, Fellow at the Washington-based Property Rights Alliance. It is supported by 62 partner organisations worldwide, including […]
Bank has built 25% Eskom hike into targets
An electricity tariff increase of 25%-30% would have only a marginal e ffect on the Reserve Bank’s inflation targets over the medium term, a top Bank official said on Tuesday in the run-up to Wednesday announcement by the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) about its decision on Eskom’s tariff application. Eskom applied for a […]