Eddie Rakabe

Eddie Rakabe is a researcher, writer and economist

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Manage urban transformation to avoid infrastructure blockages

Opinion Eddie Rakabe - 5 Aug 2020

It is possible to urbanise without congestion and the attendant ills through emphasis on better institutions, writes Eddie Rakabe

This time it’s different: African economies may not survive

Business Eddie Rakabe - 19 Jul 2020

Amid the headwinds created by the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s time the Aloe ferox, which survives in dry, harsh conditions, is nurtured — but the options are limited

The informal economy is necessary to deal with the unemployment crisis

Article Eddie Rakabe - 19 Feb 2020

It is more connected to the broader economy than we realise and should be supported

Shake up institutions controlling the economy to dislodge inequality

Article Eddie Rakabe - 5 Feb 2020

The state uses policies and regulations to drive socioeconomic change, but market bias dominates

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Cutting the public sector wage bill won’t fly: The key is to manage it better

Article Eddie Rakabe - 3 Dec 2019

The state’s wage bill has increased threefold over the past 14 years: it’s time we have a nuanced discussion about how to solve this conundrum

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Citizen participation is essential to change government

Article Eddie Rakabe - 31 May 2019

In the absence of bold reforms, voters and the general public are left with one option — to embrace participatory governance

Don’t dismiss ANC’s rural voters as ignorant

Article Eddie Rakabe - 29 May 2019

Critics don’t understand why citizens in the poorest provinces would still back the ruling party

Mine standoff is a licence to rethink laws

Article Eddie Rakabe - 18 Jan 2019

Government needs to respect the court ruling and the Xolobeni residents’ resistance to mining

Allow local councils to do their fiscal duties

Article Eddie Rakabe - 15 Jan 2019

Top-down meddling by central government flouts the laws and spirit of multilevel democracy

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Formulate workable solutions to create and protect jobs

Article Eddie Rakabe - 18 Oct 2018

Laws must bring an end to workers’ exploitation

Rural areas need change of mind-set

Article Eddie Rakabe - 24 Aug 2018

Densification of the towns would improve service delivery and local business should be stimulated

Development key to effective land reform

Article Eddie Rakabe - 22 Jun 2018

Secure tenure in rural areas, access to urban land and educating new farmers will help policy succeed

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Press Releases

Special Reports

BIO Africa is set to launch its 2020 BIO Africa Convention digitally this year

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The pandemic has opened room for those within the biotechnology sector to join forces and exchange a wide range of expertise and knowledge to fight Covid-19

Special Reports

Capital Legacy shakes up the South African financial services industry

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The company has created an exciting and industry first, end-to-end financial services solution that addresses the needs of the country’s one million Muslims

Special Reports

BIO Africa Convention

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The convention is a platform to co-create solutions based on knowledge sharing strategies and it is driven by solidarity

Special Reports

Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally