The centralisation of biometric and demographic data could empower citizens — or it could be commodified by external actors
Automation, driven by artificial intelligence, threatens jobs for low-skilled and semi-skilled workers and these groups are also subjected to higher interest rates and unfavourable lending conditions
The G20 is meant to be a more inclusive space, but the selective participation of global powers suggests that the same patterns of exclusion persist
Without a transparent and participatory process, initiatives such as this risks becoming another example of state-led paternalism that disempowers the people it seeks to uplift
The proliferation of illegal credit providers is not just a regulatory failure but a symptom of the broader inequalities entrenched in the country’s financial system
Past summits on the economy have led to hopeful rhetoric but little meaningful action. The longer this paralysis continues, the more damaging it becomes
As South Africans decide whether to withdraw a portion of their retirement savings, it’s important that they fully grasp the potential costs involved
The disconnect-reconnect cycle in townships is a reminder that giving people legal, affordable access to power goes beyond technical solutions
Comprehensive reforms are required, including dismantling the neoliberal economic framework
Is there the political will to implement it effectively or is it a smokescreen intended to placate local and global stakeholders while maintaining the status quo?