South Africa outlook downgraded by Fitch

Credit ratings agency Fitch has warned South Africa that its credit rating may be lowered following a five-month platinum strike in the country.

IMF says sub-Saharan Africa faces heightened risk of capital outflows

(Reuters) - Investment in infrastructure and natural resources will continue to underpin economic activity in sub-Saharan Africa, although capital outflows sparked by tighter global financial conditions pose a risk to growth, the IMF said on Thursday.

South Africa labour turmoil hitting growth

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Two months of crippling labour turmoil are likely to force South Africa to look again at its economic growth forecasts, the central bank's deputy governor said on Sunday.