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How embroidery broke the silence around women’s apartheid trauma

Opinion Puleng Segalo - 13 Oct 2020

By making embroideries, women move beyond and challenge categories and labels of “being vulnerable” or being perceived as “marginalised”

Global job losses linger after lockdowns

Business Sarah Smit - 24 Sep 2020

Developing countries have been hit harder by the Covid-19 downturn than in past economic crises

The glass is half empty

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 23 Jul 2020

The ban on alcohol sales does not only affect liquor companies — it ripples lethally through other related businesses such as the bottle and packaging industry, which, if it closed, would mean job losses

Job seekers hit the pavement in hope and desperation

Coronavirus Lester Kiewit - 23 Jul 2020

About 3-million South Africans have lost their jobs during the lockdown. Lester Kiewit talks to people waiting for work on the side of the road in Cape Town

Macroeconomic policy options beyond Covid-19 depression

Coronavirus Alexis Habiyaremye, Peter Jacobs, Pelontle Lekomanyane & Olebogeng Molewa - 7 May 2020

Measures need to lay the foundations of a new economy and society post the pandemic

No money to spare as GDP set to fall

Article Tshegofatso Mathe & Thando Maeko - 16 Apr 2020

With little money to respond to Covid-19, the government is looking at other sources of funding

The time to act is now: A letter to African leaders about the Covid-19 crisis

Article Open Letter - 13 Apr 2020

The dearth of political will and the extractive practices of external actors can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. We no longer have a choice; we need a radical change in direction. Now is the time!

An unprecedented crisis: The economic ramifications of Covid-19

Article Quentin du Plessis - 4 Apr 2020

The ways in which we respond to the coronavirus pandemic will determine the world that greets us when we emerge from lockdown

Covid-19’s silver lining: A taste of a post-development world

Article Casper Lӧtter - 4 Apr 2020

The coronavirus epidemic has thrown issues such as gross income and ownership inequality into the spotlight, as we try to find ways to navigate through this crisis

Close the education gap by helping employees get their matric

Article Jackie Carroll - 16 Mar 2020

In a changing work environment and poor economic climate, the minimum requirement is a national senior certificate or similar

Students, your violence destroyed a man’s livelihood

Article Bongekile Macupe - 11 Mar 2020

While life goes on for the students at UniZulu, may they spare a thought for Ndumiso Ntsele whose only sin was to try to make an honest living in tough economic times

The green economy – a win-win strategy for South Africa

Analysis Rethabile Melamu - 2 Mar 2020

On a provincial level, programmes such as Gauteng’s The Innovation Hub are helping to create green economic growth

Democracy will flounder sans Stats SA

Article Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 28 Feb 2020

As the government bails out state-owned entities, it is leaving a hole in the budget of the agency tasked with telling us what South Africa looks like — one that is crucial to government decisions

Will the coronavirus cause a major growth slowdown in China?

Analysis Shang-Jin Wei - 4 Feb 2020

The panic generated by the new coronavirus, 2019-nCov, which originated in Wuhan, one of China’s largest cities and a...

‘Be bold, take risks’ to fix economy

Article Kevin Davie - 31 Jan 2020

Everyone has different solutions, but they all agree that time is running out — and Eskom is the priority

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection