There are opportunities for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and and developing countries
We should not be fooled into giving up on the public sector which can – and should – look out for our best interests
The country’s dalliance with privatisation threatens to push up electricity costs, undermining energy security
The social development department has been allocated R35.7 billion to fund the extended social relief of distress grant
The private sector must get involved and work with the government to find solutions
The continent is rich in metals for the energy transition such as cobalt, copper, nickel, graphite, graphite vanadium and platinum group metals
Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around
The US has committed to aiding the continent in adapting to cleaner, renewable energy sources
SA’s three transitions will cost R8.5-trillion per year between now and 2050
Off-grid solar services using mobile payments deliver affordable,
clean energy solutions
The former deputy finance minister has offered a stinging analysis of the electoral bill, calling it constitutionally flawed
Negotiators are concerned that 80% of the money promised by the UK, US, Germany, France and the European Union is in the form of high interest loans
With fewer people visiting branches, opting to seek services online, something has to give
Instead of colluding with perpetrators of sexual violence, faith institutions and leaders could play a role in reducing the incidence of such acts
Dondo Mogajane is set to pursue new opportunities outside the public sector after his contract as treasury director general expires
Investors will see returns if the critically endangered rhino population increases in two designated South African parks
South Africa ranks first among 164 countries worldwide in the World Bank’s global poverty database
South Africa needs a profound restructuring of state-capital relations, coupled with a comprehensive social policy, to address unemployment, poverty and inequality
With the prosperity of the 1970s a thing of the past, the International Monetary Fund-authored austerity of the 1980s gave birth to the hybridised fuji music
Because foreign aid is not effective in helping African countries achieve their development goals, the ‘aid sector’ needs to be reformed
As the country battles the pandemic, the World Bank loan will assist to boost the economy
A new study shows the past 20 years of forest regeneration and reforestation efforts globally have contributed to the restoration of carbon sinks
No to ‘climate-stupid’ agriculture
More than 2 400 interns and over 2 200 community service doctors are still awaiting placements, which are necessary to complete the statutory requirements so they can practice
A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations
The past 18 months have been tough for women cross-border traders, who saw their income vanish when borders closed
Wealthier countries need to give emerging economies three resources: time to adapt, financial support and policy assistance
July’s violence and looting dealt a blow to business confidence
A start-up Act that changes exchange control, tax and labour laws will help innovation-driven tech start-ups thrive
Social grants are by far the largest facet of South Africa’s social protection system in terms of the number of people covered, according to the World Bank
A rebuttal to Colin Coleman’s remarks at the National Investment Dialogue suggests South Africa certainly has a debt problem
The Taliban must respect women’s rights if it is serious about fostering economic development