State dithers as crisis over Eskom price hike looms
While government and the business sector have vowed to remove obstacles to economic growth, Eskom's push for a price increase could cripple progress.
Economy: Business gives Zuma something to think about
The South African business sector feels the government is not consulting it on key economic issues and decisions, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.
Stiglitz: Emerging markets face economic instability
Renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz says emerging markets show a good deal of resilience and growth but still face a great deal of instability.
SA's R100bn industrial action plan
The South African government's latest three-year strategy has aimed to boost manufacturing capacity and create jobs but business is sceptical.
US searches for a cultural response to economic hardship
We will have to wait to see if the US downturn produces anything to rival the cultural achievements that came out of the Great Depression.
Face downturn head-on
In an economic downturn, when demand falls, productivity would have to be cut, which affects the total income flow to the business.
