Jayati Ghosh, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Biometric data poses grave risks to privacy

Article Jayati Ghosh - 21 Feb 2020

The technology is permeating every facet of our lives, but few countries have laws to make it safe

Modi attacks universities

Opinion Jayati Ghosh - 17 Jan 2020

By threatening students and academics, the Indian government seeks to create a compliant nation. But it is also a push towards disaster

IMF wilfully takes austerity road

Article Jayati Ghosh - 23 Aug 2019

East Asia 1998, Greece 2008, Argentina 2018. The fund knows the suffering its loans cause, yet it has gone ahead in Ecuador

Global tax for multinationals gains traction

Article Jayati Ghosh - 26 Apr 2019

Multinational companies have been gaming the rules of the global economy to minimise their tax liability — or even eliminate it

Global tax for multinationals gains traction

Article Jayati Ghosh - 26 Apr 2019

Tax avoidance hits developing countries hard because companies’ declared profits are more sensitive to tax rates than in developed countries.

China’s ark is not big enough for the world

Article Jayati Ghosh - 28 Oct 2011

The major economic entities are in the throes of self-inflicted, but apparently insoluble, problems as they lurch their way to stagnation.

To make the IMF relevant will take more than a new leader

Article Jayati Ghosh - 21 Apr 2011

The International Monetary Fund has consistently failed to do its job. Whether or not Gordon Brown takes over, it needs major reform.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive