A new continental free trade agreement is here: But what about the regional economic communities?
The agreement could go beyond economics towards the political unification of Africa
Make the SA economy work for graduates
The country needs an economic policy that takes account of the skill sets we currently have
Another new dawn for South Africa
The country is missing a viable social policy
SA’s social policies must be resurrected
As with economics, the state is rudderless, which requires a return to the ideals of the Constitution and a developmental state
SA’s great expectations are justified
As change seems finally within reach, we must assess the political work that needs to be done
The state does have ways to radically transform SA
But a social compact on the economy is needed for radical economic transformation to gain traction
Oxfam report scratches the surface of global inequality solutions
Report on the divide between rich and poor makes weak suggestions about how to fix it.
Africa’s lessons from the global economic crisis
The continent needs to future-proof itself by crafting a new, inclusive socioeconomic system.
Government’s economic plans all sound the same. We need a socioeconomic overhaul
In his latest book on economic and social inclusion, Vusi Gumede addresses the question of how to get the country back on track.
Constitution demands radical change
This starts with the economy. And a look back at 20 years of our founding document reveals how far we have come and how far we still have to go.
SA needs to overturn state-capital relations, if not society itself
Even with the hegemony of global capital, a keen understanding of the political economy can lead to South Africa’s development, writes Vusi Gumede.
Global goals ignore needs of the South
Africa relies on policies that have failed – even in the countries it borrowed them from.
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Automotive Industry and Covid-19
Many rental fleets are no longer operational and their usually well-maintained cars are entering the market in big numbers
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The fourth industrial revolution: It works for UJ
Huge advances in technology make training and the application of medical knowledge better, faster and more widely accessible
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PPS Webinar 4: Asset Protection in Times of Uncertainty
The Covid-19 crisis means people are spending more time at home, so they expect different packages from their insurance companies
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International Partnerships are key for Africa during Covid-19
Perhaps this pandemic is the jolt that we needed to strengthen intra-country collaboration and revive international friendships
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Auditor-General of South Africa seeks request for information
Suitably qualified and experienced vendors are sought to supply tools to assist in the support of financial statement audits
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Former bursary student hits a six and lands top job at WPCA
Thuthuka Bursary recipient Tennyson Botes decided to make a difference in his community — and he's doing exactly that
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SANRAL to professionalise its finance division with world-class professional accounting designations
'It is about how I can get my staff to acquire more skills and sharpen those skills that they already have,' says SANRAL CFO Inge Mulder
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Empowering his people to unleash their potential
'Being registered as an AGA(SA) means you are capable of engineering an idea and turning it into money,' says Raymond Mayekisa
