SA's government revenue shortfall raises red flags

02/10/2023 8 min
SA's government revenue shortfall raises red flags

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Episode Synopsis

In this podcast, STANLIB's Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, discusses the R65 billion estimated shortfall in government revenue streams to end-August, based on latest tax collections. The Minister of Finance is expected to explain how government intends to make up the shortfall in his upcoming Medium-Term Budget. Kevin also discusses meaningful progress in controlling euro area consumer inflation, but highlights disparities among different European countries and the dilemma this presents.

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