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latest news & developmentsAfrica is speaking. Is anyone listening?
Citizens want to participate but there is a lack of reciprocity from institutions
Attain sustainable development goals through the water-energy-food nexus
Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are…
Bridging the divide – citizens, civil society and the African Union
Civil society organisations and the AU need to pool their resources to solve the continent’s most pressing problems
Phase two of presidential employment stimulus gets R11bn boost
The stimulus package is part of the state’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, and is a response to the Covid-19 pandemic
South Africa wastes 10mn tons of food a year
A new study shows how 45% of the available food supply is wasted in the country
Shake up institutions controlling the economy to dislodge inequality
The state uses policies and regulations to drive socioeconomic change, but market bias dominates
Economic week ahead: SA’s latest growth figures
From SA and the US’s growth figures to China’s big bank earnings, here is your guide to this week’s economic highlights.
AU integration hinges on ease of economic activity
A complex array of regional structures to unite Africa’s 54 member countries has created confusion when it comes to economic integration.
Economic week ahead: Syria debate, China data to dominate
Labour strikes, the US’s possible intervention in Syria and data from South Africa, China and the UK will determine this week’s economic mood.
Economic week ahead: Inflation on the rise
SA’s latest inflation figures, manufacturing updates from China and housing data from the US are some of this week’s big items on the data diary.
Economic week ahead: Consumers take centre stage
All eyes are on consumers as the markets wait for updates on the eurozone recession, US consumer sentiment and SA retail sales, writes Matt Quigley.
Economic week ahead: Looking for clarity
This week will bring a possible clarification of the US Federal Reserve Bank’s policy intentions, as well as key economic data from China.
Electricity, labour issues hinder economic zones
Government’s work to legislate for the development of special economic zones has been welcomed by business.
Economics of austerity is a load of bunk
But why are politicians so reluctant to admit it and so averse to a neat solution to the eurobond crisis?
Economic week ahead: Hard numbers
Over the coming days, earnings season is due in the US, Europe will update on its industrial production and SA will release manufacturing figures.