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Pravin Gordhan

Type: Person

Name: Pravin Gordhan

Title: Minister of Finance (10 MAY 09)

Organization: Government of South Africa

Nationality: South Africa

Fact Sheet: Biography for Pravin Gordhan

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

African National Congress

The sins of wages

MANY African economies are booming. South Africa’s is not. Europe, its biggest export market, is mired in recession. Mining output fell in February and again in March. Consumer confidence is at a nine-year low. Massmart, part-owned by Walmart, this week ... [Published The Economist HK - 12 hours ago]

Entities: African National Congress, National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, South Africa, Platinum

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Gordhan, Shabangu to meet with mining companies

Ministers of finance Pravin Gordhan and mining Susan Shabangu will meet with leaders of mining companies, the Chamber of Mines has said.“The ministers will meet with CEOs and leaders of the gold and platinum mining companies,” chamber executive Vusi Mabena ... [Published City Press - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Susan Shabangu, Pravin Gordhan, Mining

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

The sins of wages

MANY African economies are booming. South Africa’s is not. Europe, its biggest export market, is mired in recession. Mining output fell in February and again in March. Consumer confidence is at a nine-year low. Massmart, part-owned by Walmart, this ... [Published Baobab - The Economist - 18 hours ago]

Entities: African National Congress, National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, South Africa, Platinum

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

Electricity, labour issues hinder economic zones

Government's work to legislate for the development of special economic zones has been welcomed by business.Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced new incentives for special economic zones during his budget speechOur CoverageMore CoverageGovernment's ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Zoning, Pravin Gordhan, Environmental Impact Assessment

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

Pravin needs to chide government

Pravin Gordhan’s call on South Africa to resolve its “labour-relations challenges” is timely, if not overdue. His appeal for “concerted action by organised labour, business, civic leaders and the government” although inclusive, is however, unlikely to ... [Published Thought Leader » Business - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Pravin Gordhan, Entrepreneurship, South Africa

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Gordhan gets tough on pensions

In a bid to improve savings the treasury explores fee cuts, which may effect the financial sector.Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is trying to ensure that citizens can retire comfortably. (David Harrison, M&G)Our CoverageThe treasury is taking a tough ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Pravin Gordhan, David McCarthy, South Africa

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Pravin Gordhan

Let's all support James and Bobby!

Two weeks ago Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told Parliaments standing committee on finance that, while he had encountered a growing optimism around the world when it came to South Africa and Africa, he didnt find this in South Africa. He went on to ... [Published Polity.org.za - May 23 2013]

Entities: South Africa, Mamphela Ramphele, Pravin Gordhan

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Weaker rand fans inflation

Inflation was higher than expected last month, adding to concern that the rands steep slide in the past week will raise price pressures and quash any chances of interest rate cuts in the months ahead.The Reserve Bank will almost certainly keep its key ... [Published iafrica.com - May 23 2013]

Entities: Inflation, Rate Cut, South African Reserve Bank, Target Range

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Zimbabwe Election Funding Elusive as South Africa Refers Request to SADC

WASHINGTON DC — South Africas Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has recommended that Zimbabwe sends its election funding appeal to the Southern African Development Community for consideration, contradicting remarks by the countrys Deputy Foreign Minister, ... [Published VOA News - May 23 2013]

Entities: Zimbabwe, Southern African Development Community, Elections, South Africa, Pravin Gordhan

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

All stand to lose from Labour relations uncertainty - Pravin Gordhan

National Treasury Budget Vote 2013/14 delivered by Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan Honourable chairperson, in presenting the National Treasury's 2013 Budget Vote for the consideration of the House, allow me to reflect briefly on where we stand in meeting ... [Published Politicsweb - May 23 2013]

Entities: Pravin Gordhan, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Gross Domestic Product, Infrastructure

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 2 reports

Compromise needed to end SA mine feud

- South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan says that mining companies, the government and the labour unions need to end disputes that are halting mine operations and have pushed the rand to a four-year low to the dollar.“This is going to require ... [Published MiningReview.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Pravin Gordhan, Platinum, Mineral

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 3 reports

Gordhan warns of unrest cross-roads

South Africa is at a cross-roads over renewed labour unrest in the mining sector, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan warned on Tuesday.Introducing debate on his budget vote in the National Assembly, Gordhan said something needed to be done or the country ... [Published Engineering News - May 21 2013]

Entities: Pravin Gordhan, South Africa, Mining

More Content

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The sins of wages [Published The Economist HK - 12 hours ago]
Gordhan, Shabangu to meet with mining companies [Published City Press - 13 hours ago]
Rand rout blamed on labour unrest [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 13 hours ago]
DJ South Africa Mines Minister Says National Un... [Published Individual.com - 14 hours ago]
The sins of wages [Published Baobab - The Economist - 18 hours ago]
Electricity, labour issues hinder economic zones [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 21 hours ago]
Pravin needs to chide government [Published Thought Leader » Business - 22 hours ago]
Gordhan gets tough on pensions [Published Mail & Guardian Online - 23 hours ago]
FEDUSA TO MEET WITH MOTLANTHE OVER LABOUR UNREST [Published Noodls - May 24 2013]
Rudderless ANC needs to work with Amcu [Published IOL - May 24 2013]
Don’t wreck economy, says Zuma [Published South Africa Post - May 24 2013]
Let's all support James and Bobby! [Published Polity.org.za - May 23 2013]
Economic Diversification an Important Buffer fo... [Published MENAFN - May 23 2013]
ConCourt: Zuma decision on magistrate salaries ... [Published Mail & Guardian Online - May 23 2013]
Weaker rand fans inflation [Published iafrica.com - May 23 2013]
Questions raised on Google’s offering to countr... [Published Yahoo! UK and Ireland - May 23 2013]
Zimbabwe Election Funding Elusive as South Afri... [Published VOA News - May 23 2013]
All stand to lose from Labour relations uncerta... [Published Politicsweb - May 23 2013]
BRICS risk 'sudden stop' as dollar rally builds [Published Yahoo! UK and Ireland - May 22 2013]
Trade Unions' wage demands raise alarm bells [Published SABC - May 22 2013]
Rand Weakens in Worst Streak Since 2008 as Fed ... [Published BusinessWeek - May 22 2013]
Election Funding Remains Elusive For Zimbabwe A... [Published VOA News - May 22 2013]
Compromise needed to end SA mine feud [Published MiningReview.com - May 22 2013]
IFP: Statement by Narend Singh, Inkatha Freedom... [Published Polity.org.za - May 22 2013]
Pension Funds Bill in the Pipeline [Published Sabinet Law - May 22 2013]
Minister must act urgently on labour unrest [Published Democratic Alliance South Africa - May 22 2013]
Minister Pravin Gordhan: National Treasury Dept... [Published South African Government - May 22 2013]
Gordhan calls for action on unrest [Published South Africa Post - May 22 2013]
Amplats to Mitigate Job Cuts After Government, ... [Published La Repubblica - May 22 2013]
SA wants SADC to handle poll cash plea [Published New Zimbabwe.com - May 22 2013]

Blogs

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The sins of wages [Published Baobab - The Economist - 18 hours ago] MANY African economies are booming. South Africa’s is not. Europe, its biggest export market, is mired in recession. Mining output fell in February and again in March. Consumer confidence is at a nine-year low. Massmart, part-owned by Walmart, this ...
Pravin needs to chide government [Published Thought Leader » Business - 22 hours ago] Pravin Gordhan’s call on South Africa to resolve its “labour-relations challenges” is timely, if not overdue. His appeal for “concerted action by organised labour, business, civic leaders and the government” although inclusive, is however, unlikely to ...
Africa Answers: Five Questions about Sustainabl... [Published Brookings Up Front - Apr 23 2013] Last week, the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings hosted an event with South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. The goal of the forum was to explore ways to support inclusive growth in South Africa, where unemployment stands at nearly 25 ...
Inequality and Inclusive Growth in Africa: A Co... [Published Brookings Latest From Brookings - Apr 17 2013] Event Information April 17, 20134:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT Falk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the Event Africa is the world’s second-fastest growing region, and South Africa is the continent’s ...
Inequality and Inclusive Growth in Africa: A Co... [Published Brookings Upcoming Events - Apr 09 2013] Event Information April 17, 20134:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT Falk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the Event Africa is the world’s second-fastest growing region, and South Africa is the continent’s ...

Audio/Video

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'Guptagate' and South Africa's economy [Published CNN.com - Video - May 17 2013]
WEF Africa Continues Davos Agenda [Published ABN Digital - Video - May 10 2013]
BRICS to Setup Development Bank [Published ABN Digital - Video - Mar 27 2013]
BRICS members finalize development bank [Published CNN.com - Video - Mar 26 2013]
Pravin Gordhan's Youth Employment Incentive Str... [Published ABN Digital - Video - Mar 07 2013]

Press Releases

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Canada Supports Good Governance in South Africa [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - May 09 2013]