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With more than 60% of its population under the age of 25, sub-Saharan Africa is already the world’s youngest region today. As this young population, the continent enters the world of work, the region has a demographic opportunity.
The new petrol price is still well below a true market price, but it is a start. Price controls fuel a huge racket: importers are paid the difference between the market rate and the South Africa one.
The nationwide bus strike which left commuter stranded this week has ended following an extensive consultation process, National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa's general secretary, Irvin Jim, said on Saturday.
At the heart of Gordhan's proposed strategies to further inclusive economic development, with the help of the private sector, lies the potential of South Africa's cities to stop dividing people and instead act as the agents of transformative economic growth.
South Africa and Indonesia have agreed to remove trade barriers to ensure increased trade and investment.
The National Treasury has put more than R490-million into the tourist industry as a way to help boost the economy over the next three years, the CEO of SA Tourism said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries, namely, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, to deepen their partnership for a brighter future.
The UVI for exported commodities shows an annual rate of change of 0,3% in October 2016. From September 2016 to October 2016 the UVI for exported commodities decreased by 0,4%.
A report released Thursday shows that Chinese enterprises in South Africa are making positive contributions to the socio-economic well-being of the country.