According to a recent study, South African agriculture's reputation as a competitive producer is threatened by state policies.
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Economic Update | Land Reform Delays
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | Vulnerable State
22 Jul 2010
While the alarm bells are not ringing, local and international analysts have voiced some concern over South Africa's economy this month, warning of the country's vulnerability to global fluctuations...
Economic Update | Crisis of Power
22 Jul 2010
South Africa's ongoing electricity shortages, which have resulted in widespread blackouts and industry shutdowns, are having an increasing impact on the economy, hitting at productivity and consumer...
Economic Update | Housing Highs and Lows
22 Jul 2010
While South Africa's banks are meeting, and exceeding, their targets for providing low-cost home loans, ongoing electricity shortages, rising costs and a persistent lack of skills are combining to...
Economic Update | Skills Gap Continues
22 Jul 2010
South Africa's shortage of skilled workers is having an increasing impact on the country's economy, with state and private businesses struggling to fill crucial positions.
Economic Update | Tourism Getting Down to Business
22 Jul 2010
South Africa's tourism industry enjoyed a bumper year in 2007, with record high arrivals and solid increases in visitors from most of its traditional markets.