Lebogang Maile warns that the province’s school system faces growing strain
The old digital publishing argument was simple enough: produce strong reporting, build a loyal readership, and the business model will eventually settle around that value. In principle, the argument remains attractive. In practice, it has become harder to defend as a complete strategy. Audience attention now arrives in fragments, often via mobile devices, and rarely […]
SA launches a R8bn guarantee fund to unlock up to R160bn in private investment for energy, water and transport infrastructure
South Africa does not face a shortage of capital for infrastructure. It faces a shortage of institutions that are structurally ready to absorb it. This distinction is often overlooked in debates about infrastructure delivery. Funding gaps are frequently cited as the primary obstacle, yet South Africa’s financial system remains deep, liquid and capable of supporting […]
Energy reliability without logistics efficiency is insufficient.
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
Government responses remain limited, warns the EMS Foundation
SCORE: B- Macpherson tackled the construction mafia in 2024. Since June 2024, 40 non-performing contractors have been blacklisted from doing business with the department. Macpherson also suspended funding under the Expanded Public Works Programme to the Free State municipality of Matjhabeng following allegations of inflated salaries paid to politically connected individuals — pending a full […]
As Africa urbanises and grows, the need for infrastructure investment will increase
South Africa has no shortage of ambition when it comes to infrastructure. A recent Nedbank report found that new infrastructure projects announced last year totaled R445 billion – more than double the year before and the largest fixed infrastructure investment since 2021. Each of these promises jobs, growth, and a shot at reversing years of […]