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The article informs that high unemployment and low growth rates have been problems for many years but the prolonged downturn in the price of mining commodities has shaken the already weak economy. Topics discussed include current trials and tribulations on South African economy, Standard & Poor's relegate South Africa's long-term foreign currency rating into junk status and economic impact of the politics.

The article discusses the extraordinary diversity of its culture and publish United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Africa or South Africa. Topics discussed include extolling the wisdom and virtue of buying the South African economy, situation of capital markets domestically and internationally South Africa and tension between the president and widespread protest against the president of South Africa.

The article focuses on the efforts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for the industrialization and the lessons learnt from previous efforts on the same. Topics discussed include effort to align with the African Union's "Agenda 2063" programme to transform five political region by 2063, importance of industrial development in removal of poverty and gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.

An interview with author Rene Dumont is presented. He considers Africa is near a catastrophe. He states that it was not him who invented the metaphor of a strangled country, but the prime minister of Tanzania Edward Sokoine. He comments that bankruptcy of the African states affects Europe in its supplies coming from Africa including oil and agricultural products.

The article focuses on economic conditions in South Africa for 2015, that results in decline of gross domestic product and also mentions confession of the country's President Jacob Zuma on poor economic conditions in the country. Topics discussed include negative growth rate in industries such as manufacturing, mining and agriculture, need of solutions from African National Congress for economic stagnation and decline in commodity prices and demand from China results in recession and job cuts.

The article offers information on the South Africa's concern over job creation and economic growth. It mentions that technical and professional skills are most in demand by African companies, while demand for executive skills tends to be weaker. Also includes statement of South Africa's former Minister of Finance, Trevor Manuel.

The article discusses the sixth edition of the International Africa Development Forum (FIAD) with the theme "When East meets West". The forum was an African continent countries meeting with the aim to industrialise the region despite global economic fall through economic integration . The article also discusses the Moroccan government plan as a platform to drive investment and trade, citing its major banks implanted in several African Countries.

The article discusses the black economic empowerment (BEE) in South Africa. The BEE is a mechanism to rescue blacks from 350 years of economic exploitation, poverty and social degradation. The Department of Trade and Industry has released the final Codes of Good Practice for BEE to ensure the empowerment benefits to all kinds of blacks.

The article discusses issues related to illegal migrants in South Africa. It is noted that illegal migrants face huge hostility and daily attacks as locals feels that they take away their jobs, whereas study by the South African Institute for Race Relations (IRR) revealed that illegal migrants are building South Africa's economy through entrepreneurial as well as unconventional business practices.

The article discusses the outbreaks of violence against African migrants in Europe. Topics mentioned include the behaviour of middle-class African in white-only institutions, the fast-growing businesses of the middle-class Africans like fashion, retail and hotels and the economic setbacks of the Africans.

The article discusses the importance of research and development (R&D) that contribute to the success of a country's economic development . It cites on the establishment of the International Research Fund as a logical, time and money saving for the African countries. The article also discusses the R&D as an African effort that involve the public and the private sector.

The article discusses the issues the South African political party, African National Congress (ANC) faces. The author highlights the challenges faced by the political party including the falling economic growth, resurgent opposition, and the failure of political leaders to deliver leadership. Also highlighted are the criticism received by the political party, such as its failure to deliver economic reforms and high unemployment rate.

The article offers information on the speech of South Africa's Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene, concerning 2015 fiscal year budget. It mentions that leadership is equally in chaos and confidence in president Jacob Zuma's administration. Also includes statement of Alex Smith, an economist at First National Bank.

This article focuses on economic, political and social issues facing South Africa despite its growth in foreign investment. It discusses the problem on land distribution and ownership in the country, the role of media in the world's view of South Africa and the growth in the number of immigrants in the country.

The article discusses the economic conditions of South Africa as of February 2006. In 2005, South Africa registered a 5.1% annual growth. The growth could be bolstered by labor market reforms and further trade liberalization. The country's foreign currency rating is three levels above the entry-point investment grade rating. However, how to translate these economic statistics into real benefits for the majority black population remains the problem.

Focuses on the development and emergence of South Africa as the most promising economies in Africa. Significance of the economic assets of the country in terms of infrastructure, transportation network, banking system, mining industry, stock exchange, and other globally-competitive sectors; Importance of the combination of highly skilled labor and cheap unskilled labor as a factor to the country's economic boom; Impact of the real estate boom on the growth of foreign investments in the country.

Relates the author's views on the current political, economic and social conditions in South Africa. Region as a mosaic of African cultures; Existence of apartheid wherever imperialism settled; Singular role played by Afrikaner nationalism in the development of South Africa.

Analyzes the effects of mining bill on operations and business of mining giants in South Africa. Benefits of the mining bill; Contribution of the bill on improvement of gross domestic product; Overview of the mining bill.

Describes the improvements in tourism industry in South Africa. Factors contributing to changes in tourist trade; Accessibility of the region to travelers and adventurers; Features of each towns and cities in South Africa; Implications on economic condition of the region.

Investigates the cause of fall of the rand area, the monetary unions in South Africa. Implications for operations of banks in the region; Indicators of a healthy economy; Characteristics of the rand area; Effect of currency on mood, confidence and inflation.

Reports the factors behind the rapid decline of the rand, the South African currency, against foreign currency. Profitability of the rand before January 2001; Expectations on the factors; Rise of the rand following the move of exporters to bring in funds.