Jana Marx

South Africa

Producer and Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Economists still optimistic growthcan almost double last year’s rate

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

Bourse finds that Ayo deprived shareholders of access to important information about the repurchase for nearly two months
Economists still see room for growth this year, but reform and infrastructure hold the key

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

MARKET WRAP Business Day TV speaks to Anthea Gardner from Cartesian Capital
Current account deficit held broadly steady in first quarter

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

SA’s current account deficit improved marginally in the first quarter, narrowing slightly to R35.6bn, from a revised R39.3bn in the fourth quarter of 2024. As a percentage of GDP, the deficit remained unchanged at 0.5% from the previous quarter. This is according to data published by the SA Reserve Bank on Thursday.
SA private sector grows in May as output hits four-year high

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

SA’s private sector economy moved into growth territory in May, expanding at its fastest pace in four years, as firms reported a surge in business activity and a recovery in domestic demand, according to the latest S&P Global SA purchasing managers’ index (PMI). The PMI rose to 50.8 in May from 50.0 in April, marking the second consecutive month of improvement and the strongest reading since November 2024.
Faltering sectors dim GDP outlook

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

MARKET WRAP Business Day TV speaks to Shaun Dendere from Trive Investments
SA economy slows sharply in first quarter

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

Growth slows to 0.1% as manufacturing and mining weigh heavily, despite strong agricultural rebound
SA industry divided on fear poultry ban will spark food insecurity

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

Unicef reported a five-fold surge in rape cases treated in Eastern DRC in February, where almost a third of the victims were children
Factory activity slumps again in May

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

SA’s manufacturing sector remained under pressure in May, with the Absa purchasing managers’ index (Absa PMI) falling 1.6 points to 43.1, its lowest level since February, despite a very marginal improvement in activity and demand. May marked the seventh consecutive month of contraction, according to data released on Monday by Absa and the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). A sharp drop in the supplier deliveries index dragged the headline PMI lower.
Factory activity slumps again in May

3 weeks ago | shorturl.at | Jana Marx

SA’s manufacturing sector remained under pressure in May, with the Absa purchasing managers’ index (Absa PMI) falling 1.6 points to 43.1, its lowest level since February, despite a very marginal improvement in activity and demand. May marked the seventh consecutive month of contraction, according to data released on Monday by Absa and the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). A sharp drop in the supplier deliveries index dragged the headline PMI lower.
Private sector credit growth strengthens in April

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Jana Marx

Free trade and capitalism always produce the most prosperity for everyone Sithembiso Ntombela implicated in allegations of fraud in multimillion-rand security tender EFF has approached the Western Cape High Court to interdict the hike Overall picture is mixed, economists say, with some areas improving, but others still showing weak demand New CEO’s to do do list includes improving return on equity, beefing up retail and business banking, and addressing staff morale Polish election results due...