BIS warns of rising African debt risks
Professor Daniel Bradlow, senior research fellow at the University of Pretoria, discusses developing-country debt and the role of intra-Africa trade in infrastructure development.
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artificial intelligence | Economic Uncertainty | geopolitical tensions | Iran | Opinion | Thought Leader
Tourism must be SA’s defining story
I found myself reflecting deeply during our recent strategy session at the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA). What began as a routine discussion about global developments turned into something far more profound when one of my colleagues referenced an emerging ranking placing South Africa among the top 10 countries considered safe enough for…
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Donald Trump | Expropriation Act | geopolitical tensions | International Court Of Justice | International Relations And Cooperation | National
Pretoria summons US ambassador as diplomatic strain grows with Washington
South Africa has summoned the United States ambassador to Pretoria after remarks criticising the country’s policies and appearing to question the authority of its courts, deepening a diplomatic rift that has widened since Donald Trump returned to the White House. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed the move during a department of international…
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Annabel Bishop | commodity prices | emerging markets | geopolitical tensions | Grey list | SAFM Market Update
Is SA poised for a rerating?
‘Lower inflation should mean structurally lower interest rates, and that’s helpful from the bond perspective, from a foreign investor point of view, and for people living in South Africa – these are good things that are happening’: Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop.
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all share index | geopolitical tensions | Industry News | international trade policies | Old Mutual Investment Group | South Africa
Local markets at the intersection of policy, politics and performance
With South Africa’s all share index recently reaching the historic 100,000-point mark, local markets have continued to show resilience despite lingering uncertainty around international trade policies and geopolitical tensions.