South Africa: economic powerhouse of Africa

Development Dept outlines plans

South Africa's new Department of Economic Development will be set up in phases, and is expected to be fully operational by April 2010, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

Govt backs South Africa's auto sector

The government views South Africa's vehicle manufacturing industry as "strategic" and will continue supporting it, while steering it more towards the manufacture of components and commercial vehicles, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

South Africa's credit ratings affirmed

Two leading ratings agencies have affirmed South Africa's credit ratings, in a vote of confidence in the country's credit position, macroeconomic policies and future policy direction.

Skills boost for Cape Flats animators

Around 50 students from the Cape Flats townships around Cape Town began animation training at False Bay College in Khayelitsha as part of the Western Cape's Animation Industry Development Initiative.

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South African business update

Business update

South African finance and economy news.

South Africa's infrastructure

Infrastructure

Modern transport, relatively low-cost energy, sophisticated telecoms facilities.

South Africa: key economic sectors

Key sectors

Economic sectors with particularly high growth and investment potential.

South Africa's economic policies

Policies

Macroeconomic policies, regulatory institutions, financial controls and more.

Economic development in South Africa

Development

Jobs, skills, urban and rural regeneration, government-business partnerships.

South African economy overview

Economy overview

South Africa has the most advanced, broad-based industrial sector on the continent.

How the world rates South Africa

Global ratings

Recent international reports support South Africa's strengths as an investment destination.

South African business success stories

Success stories

South African companies, products and innovations are making their mark globally.