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Economy

The Mozambique-Malawi Joint Defence and Security Commission has met in Lilongwe to discuss ways of exercising effective control over the two countries' shared border. Not only is... 2008-06-26


Economy

On the back of the recent outbreak of violence against foreigners, rising instability in Zimbabwe, and further political divisions within the African National Congress (ANC), South... 2008-06-25


Economy

Due to increasing pressures on South Africa's current account balance (the deficit amounted to an estimated 9.0% of GDP in Q108) and ongoing volatility in international financial... 2008-06-25


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Political Risk

South Africa's political risk profile deteriorated significantly in Q208, and we believe that the threats to political stability and policy continuity will remain considerable over... 2008-06-17


Economy

African National Congress (ANC) leader and likely future president of South Africa Jacob Zuma's trial for corruption is unlikely to begin as scheduled on August 4, because of procedural... 2008-06-03


Economy

In our view, there is a high risk of further interest rate hikes in 2008, which was highlighted by Central Bank Governor Tito Mboweni on May 28, when he stated during a seminar in... 2008-05-30


Economy

We forecast that South African economic growth will weaken significantly in 2008, which will be mainly a result of further monetary tightening and weaker external demand. In our view,... 2008-05-28


Economy

As highlighted in last month's monitor, accelerating inflationary pressures in South Africa pose a risk to social stability by eroding people's disposable incomes, especially among... 2008-05-01

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