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The Corporation ramped-up its investment into the economy significantly in the year in review. In the year ahead, job creation will remain paramount to the IDC’s objectives
At its core, the social compact approach calls for increased co-operation and trust between business, labour, community and the government for the betterment of South Africa
Because foreign aid is not effective in helping African countries achieve their development goals, the ‘aid sector’ needs to be reformed
Service delivery is about improving people’s lives, not expedient election promises
Energy sector leaders on the continent call for a gradual move towards renewable energy
Are RFIs a viable model for aiding Africa’s economic development?
Are RFIs a viable model for aiding Africa’s economic development?
SOEs must be dynamic growth enablers if they are to be deemed strategic assets for the economy
The Gauteng Special Economic Zone supports the development of business and jobs
That’s good news, but read on — and don’t be tempted to race on to the next bad news story
‘Most of the time I am the only woman present at the meetings’
Government will focus on bringing down data costs in line with the fourth industrial revolution
The country needs a mass democratic movement to confront the mismanagement that will otherwise beset it, writes Marius Oosthuizen.
Gauteng MEC of Economic Development Lebogang Maile says the country’s large inequality gap is what contributes to criminality in townships.
The economic development minister says government is seeking a restitution package from colluding construction firms following a R1.5-billion fine.
With only 3.2% of black youth attending university and trade schools closed, SA cannot generate the high-level skills needed to get the economy going.
We can overcome education models that still entrench social divisions.
South Africa must use the potential of mining inputs to drive industrialisation, comments Ebrahim Patel.
A task team to drive economic growth will be appointed next month, says the ANC.
Minister outlines progress on state infrastructure projects, including social planning to prevent unrest.