South Africa: President Outlines Economic Recovery Plan As Global Tensions Threaten Growth

South Africa: President Outlines Economic Recovery Plan As Global Tensions Threaten Growth

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment, despite growing global uncertainties that threaten South Africa's economic recovery.

Ramaphosa says load reduction is ending as economy recovers

With the economy on the mend, the country is working to bring load reduction to an end, says President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering the Presidency’s budget in parliament yesterday. For close to two decades, load shedding was one of the largest constraints to economic growth and social development. Ramaphosa says SA is working to end load reduction Ramaphosa cited growth and creating jobs as his priorities. “The macroeconomic environment has impro…

Ramaphosa outlines Presidency's priorities for economic growth and job creation

President Outlines Economic Recovery Plan As Global Tensions Threaten Growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment, despite growing global uncertainties that threaten South Africa’s economic recovery. Delivering the Presidency Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said the Presidency remains focused on driving inclusive growth and job creation, reducing poverty and the cost of living, and building a capable a…