Amid rising imports and operational hurdles, the steel producer announces layoffs while the government’s long-term strategy remains unclear
Privatisation stands to deepen inequalities. But some experts say collaboration between business and government can work in everyone’s interest
Beset by political instability, the region is also the canary in the climate change coal mine
Experts’ strategies for fixing the unemployment crisis range from devaluing the rand to a universal income grant or accepting debt from loans
The country’s local governments are a drag on investment, a strain on the fiscus and pose a critical sovereign risk
After almost three weeks, labour and employers have reached a deal — setting the steel industry back on its path to recovery
