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South Africa's financial services sector, backed by a sound regulatory and legal framework, is sound and sophisticated, boasting dozens of domestic and foreign institutions providing a full range of services.

Business in South Africa was "a force that could be unlocked to ... deliver the economic upliftment that we all want for our country", says Khanyisile Kweyama, the newly appointed chief executive of Busa.

South Africa’s banking sector compares favourably with those of industrialised nations. It is also leaping ahead on the continent, playing a role in key deals in its mining and metals, oil and gas, and power and infrastructure sectors.

South Africa’s banking sector compares favourably with those of industrialised nations. It is also leaping ahead on the continent, playing a role in key deals in its mining and metals, oil and gas, and power and infrastructure sectors.

Menstruation is a difficult time for schoolgirls without access to feminine hygiene products; the Imbumba Foundation's Caring 4 Girls programme puts girls back in school by donating much-needed sanitary pads.

Business has welcomed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's 2012 Budget, saying it rightly emphasized the need for a collaborative effort from all South Africans in working towards a growing, inclusive, job-rich economy against the backdrop of a weak global economic outlook.

Brand South Africa last week played host to a group of international journalists from three continents, who were here to gain exposure to South African government and business, experience local life and culture, and learn about the country's latest technological developments.

Brand South Africa recently played host to a group of international journalists, who were here to gain exposure to South African business, government and citizens, as well as experience the local culture and way of life, and learn of the latest innovations.
• Driving a new vision for Africa

The government is to spend R16-billion on building new houses for poor South Africans in 2010/11, says Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale, noting that South Africa's housing delivery record is second only to that of China.

The Banking Association and South African Savings Institute are to pilot the Teach Children to Save initiative in a bid to give the country's youngsters better financial "savvy".