Retirement tax cap is short-sighted

Maya Fisher-French offers Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan a savings tip

Nationalisation out, nationalism in

The state and ANC are rigorously debating proposals that could force a radical shake-up of the country's $2.5-trillion non-energy mineral wealth.

State of the Nation: Zuma adopts Chinese model

President Jacob Zuma is looking East for inspiration, as the ANC pushes for resource nationalism rather than a crude form of nationalisation.

Where the 2030 vision blurs

The links between higher education and innovation need more careful scrutiny if we are to achieve a shift to "use-inspired basic research".

Vision 2030: What's needed

Vision 2030, the plan released by the National Planning Commission, presents a vision of a South Africa in which mass entrepreneurship is possible.

Fedusa to submit proposals on development plan

Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel says Fedusa is to draft proposals for the National Development Plan after hearing about issues of concern.

NPC has a new vision for SA judges

Two recent events once again focus attention on the challenges facing the judiciary.

NPC won't respond to DA statement on development plan

The national planning commission will not respond to the DA statement on the National Development Plan and their question of whether it will take off.

The global economy is broken, says Trevor Manuel

A paradigm shift is needed to address inequality, says Trevor Manuel, because blind faith in the free market "is like believing in the Easter Bunny".

Manuel's 20:30 vision

The minister has created quite a buzz using YouTube and a 'jam' session to launch his report.

Education's political nettles

Trevor Manuel's national development plan is clear on the problems but does it present workable solutions?

A green SA economy: 'The train is shifting direction'

Business, labour and government signed a green-economy accord, committing to the creation of 300 000 jobs by building a green industrial base in SA.

Trusted, shared information is key to future

The recently released national development plan highlights the need for good information flow.

Trevor Manuel punts new national development plan

National planning commission chair Trevor Manuel has detailed the new development plan with some innovative ideas -- including YouTube videos.

Implement the plans

The National Planning Commission is preparing for the launch of its long-term programme for South Africa's future.

Private sector please apply

National planning commission outlines proposals that will help the failing state to meet its long-term goals.

SA can pull mining out of the dumps

One of the most senior figures in the Chamber of Mines, Roger Baxter, talks about his departure for Canada.

Millions get income from small business

The recent National Planning Commission "jam" was dominated by suggestions from South Africans regarding what to do about unemployment.

The great carve-up

South Africa’s conservative economic policy may be stable, but it’s stifling transformation, writes Nic Dawes.

Pay wars sideline job creation

The issue of how we can grow the economy in a way that creates jobs and includes the poor has been lost in the jostle for monetary gains.

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