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26 Apr 2013
 
 
SA passes secrets bill; critics say it may hide graft
INFO BILL
South Africa's parliament approved a bill on Thursday for managing state secrets, ending a three-year battle over legislation critics say could be used to cover up corruption. The Protection of...
 
 
15 Jan 2013
 
Fitch revises Eskom outlook to stable
Electricity
Credit ratings agency Fitch revised its outlook on Eskom from negative to stable and downgraded Eskom’s local currency rating by one notch, following its downgrade of South Africa’s sovereign...
 
 
14 Jan 2013
 
SA: Statement by Eskom, electricity utility, notes note the ratings review and action announced by Fitch (14/01/2013)
STATEMENT
Eskom has noted the action by Fitch, which follows recent downgrades by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. The Fitch local currency rating remains the highest of the three agencies and carries a...
 
 
11 Jan 2013
 
SA govt 'making efforts' after downgrade – Treasury
DOWNGRADE
The government was trying to address the concerns that led to the Fitch ratings agency downgrading South Africa's sovereign debt on Thursday, the Treasury said. "The South African government is...
 
 
06 Jun 2011
 
Construction industry research report released by Creamer Media
ADVERTORIAL
Construction is a $7,5-trillion industry, accounting for 13,4% of the world’s gross domestic product. The industry is a driver of economic development, providing both private and public...
 
 
20 Jan 2011
 
SA: Statement by Malusi Gigaba, Minister of Public Enterprises, on Eskom’s bond issue (20/01/2011)
Statements

The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Malusi Gigaba welcomes the successful outcome of Eskom’s international bond roadshow. The oversubscription on the bond issuance demonstrates...

 
 
04 Dec 2008
 
Brace for a tough 2009: ratings agency
News
Not even an interest rate cut would bring immediate relief for tough economic times in the new year, an international ratings agency said on Thursday. "If we see relaxation on the monetary policy...
 
 
23 Sep 2008
 
 
 
Daily podcast – September 23, 2008
Multimedia
In today's podcast: the ANC assures that Mbeki's departure will not translate into any major changes in macroeconomic policy, Agrément South Africa kicks off its thirteenth AGM and, Chamber of...
 
 
18 Jul 2008
 
Treasury official seconded to Land Bank
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's National Treasury has seconded one of its top officials to the Land Bank in an effort to speed up the turnaround of the struggling financier. The bank provides financial services to...
 
 
11 Dec 2007
 
Government's Land Bank claims suspicious - DA
LAND BANK
The agriculture and land affairs department's assertion that all is well at the Land Bank and there has been significant progress in the past three months "does not fly", the...
 
 
28 Jul 2004
 
Sonjica: Sod turning of Berg River Water Project (28/07/2004)
2004
SOD TURNING OF BERG RIVER WATER PROJECT, SPEECH BY MS BUYELWA SONJICA, MP, MINISTER OF WATER AFFAIRS AND FORESTRY
 
 
03 May 2003
 
Fitch upgrades SA's currency rating
News
International rating agency, Fitch has upgraded South Africa's long-term foreign currency rating, as well the ratings of five major local banks.
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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