S.Africa finmin Gordhan-cbank must look at growth, jobsSouth Africa's central bank
must take into account growth and jobs when making its policy
decisions, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday.
.......................................................................................................... S.Africa to cut budget deficits, keep inflation targetSouth Africa will only
gradually reduce it deficits to help accelerate recovery from
recession, the Treasury said on Wednesday, but investors warmed
to a pledge to keep a totemic inflation targetting policy.
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EXCLUSIVE - Oupa Magashula - SARS Commissioner
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S.Africa's 2010 budget sees return to growth
South Africa's economy is expected to grow by 2.3 percent in 2010 after contracting 1.8 percent last year, but unemployment remains a critical challenge
after recession slashed about 900,000 jobs, the National Treasury said on Wednesday in its 2010 budget review.
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S.Africa's rand dips, stock futures up ahead of budget
South Africa's rand eased
in early trade on Wednesday after solid gains the previous
session and ahead of the release of the national budget, while
stock futures climbed, tracking global shares higher.
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