Internet blackouts not only infringe on people’s human rights, but also cost companies and the economy billions, as evinced by MTN’s shutdown in Eswatini
Food inflation was unchanged at 6.7% in July, but remained elevated on continued upward pressure from prices for meat and the oils and fats category.
E-fraud novels, such as ‘I Do Not Come To You By Chance’, depict characters recreating the same exploitative economic landscape they seek to avoid
Additional energy will take demand pressure off Eskom’s strained supply, but the downside will be a reduction in revenue for the power utility
‘This would be a very serious disincentive to investment,’ says Thabo Mbeki in a document arguing that the ANC should not proceed with the Constitutional amendment of section 25
The global economy will expand by 6% this year but the economic gap between nations is widening.
Higher oil prices can increase the costs of living and doing business, and South Africa’s oil imports will also likely rise in the second half of 2021, but there are a few reasons to remain positive too
Emerging markets need $3-trillion to 4-trillion a year in low-carbon investments over the next 15 years to meet their climate mitigation commitments
We need a commission of inquiry to find the central characters in the tragic event that played out in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Once again, people of all races, religions and ages have come together to sort out the devastation that can largely be laid at the doorstep of our government
Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent
Don’t rebuild malls. They draw in a lot of energy and money, but give back little
Although it has joined 14 other countries with marked improvements, South Africa’s pandemic stimulus spending is still less than 50% green
The violence comes in the wake of protests last Friday when Zuma’s supporters went on the streets in KZN
The youth are a national asset because they can help alter the course of Zambia’s future
Failing to invest in a greener economy could cost South Africa trillions, but calls to mobilise capital come amid fiscal strain
The economy is not producing work, with many young adults working outside their fields of study or considering leaving the country as a result
Lifting the cap on private power generation is aimed at ‘easing Eskom pressure’. Producers won’t need a Nersa licence, but still require other permits
The government and stakeholders will have to work harder to ensure the industry adapts and thrives
The pandemic and lockdowns sped up existing trends and introduced new ones that affect supply and demand
Changing the economy in a just and environmentally sound way is essential for South Africa’s economy
Nigeria’s central bank has repeatedly warned against the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies and even ordered local banks to close accounts trading in them.
Buying local sugar allows black farmers to sustain their own families and others
The South African Reserve Bank cautioned that if it was not for load-shedding, the country’s economy could have been stronger
The public’s lack of trust in formal institutions means the election is a potential tinderbox. The people of Zambia need to challenge the status quo
In the middle of the crisis lies a world of opportunities on which we can capitalise
Government spending has reached a record 41.7% of GDP, and the budget deficit has widened from 5.7% in 2019 to an estimated 14%
As we prepare to listen to another tough budget speech, it is time to recognise the vital but neglected role played by this strata in modern South Africa
The Gauteng and Eastern Cape premiers have been ravaged by scandal over the past year, in both instances involving the political heads of their health departments
According to Statistics South Africa, the unemployment rate reached 32.5% in the last months of 2020 — the highest since the quarterly labour-force survey began
Experts offer their advice about what Finance Minister Tito Mboweni should focus on in next week’s budget speech
The law of demand says that the higher the price of a good is, the less people will demand it. But Eskom, sales of electricity have been dropping, yet the utility wants consumers to even pay more for its good