South Africa

South Africa remains beset by industrial action, as exemplified by the strike that took place at Richards Bay Coal Terminal in mid-July, involving members of the South African Trade... 2010-07-26

BMI View: It remains to be seen whether the post-World Cup euphoria in South Africa will last, or whether it will prove to be a temporary phenomenon. Key political challenges include... 2010-07-14

The South African rand continues to range trade, with key resistance at ZAR7.2000/US$ and key support at ZAR8.0000/US$ unlikely to be tested over the near term. However, we do expect... 2010-07-08

Manufacturing production in South Africa rose by 8.7% y-o-y in April, following a 6.6% increase in March. Although this appears strong at first glance, we caution that the numbers are... 2010-06-11

The decision by South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), to discipline trade union boss Zwelinzima Vavi for criticising President Zuma for a weak line on corruption... 2010-06-01

BMI View: Across the Sub-Saharan Africa region, inflation will soon bottom out and begin to rise owing to base effects, weak currencies, and buoyant economic activity. Against this... 2010-05-26

In April 2010, President Jacob Zuma was publicly tested for HIV, in a bid to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. The test result was negative. Zuma is seemingly keen to silence critics who... 2010-05-04