The president’s focus is on fixing the economy — infrastructure build and local manufacturing are two priority areas
The president focuses on the economy and Covid-19 in his 2021 Sona, but his pledge of SA’s rebirth is undermined by corruption and factionalism
DA leader John Steenhuisen has called for Ramaphosa to throw out what he termed an ‘outdated 20th century ideology of state control’
Despite the depressed economic environment, the mining industry contributed billions of rands to the economy last year, and can continue to do so if it focuses on environmental, social and governance issues
The department of public enterprises touched on issues related to Covid-19 at its SOEs, as the acting director general briefed parliament
This measure, aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19, may shortly be introduced in other regions.
Despite the government’s efforts to lessen the economic shock of the pandemic and the lockdown, businesses are struggling to keep their doors open
The South African Reserve Bank’s MPC has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged, at 3.5%, to let the actions it took last year trickle down into the economy
Pharmaceutical companies are yet to register their vaccines with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, boding ill for its delivery to the public
Viewing January 8 off the screen instead of from the middle of a stadium should be the way of the future
Half of the participants in a recent study on the live music industry are likely to quit their craft
Financiers are ‘impact investing’ by shifting their support to investment products that prioritise environmental, social and governance issues
Farming must embrace sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices to secure our future
COMMENT: Businesses need to focus on the training the so-called soft skills needed to respond to an ever-changing environment
In its latest policy documents, the ANC is self-critical and wants ‘consequence management’, yet it’s letting its members off the hook again
Economists question the manner in which the transitional government partially cut fuel subsidies
To move out of South Africa’s economic funk, Ramaphosa is prioritising the materialisation of pledges made at the previous investment conferences.
Angolans lose faith in João Lourenço as the economy tanks and corruption persists
As the president extends the state of disaster for another month, other restrictions will be eased, including those on alcohol sales and international travel
South Africa lacks rigorous implementation of its many, well-designed policies and plans
The richest 10% of South Africans own over 85% of all private wealth and a once-off 25% tax would reduce government debt by more than half. Imagine what a five-year wealth tax could do
The trade minister says the country is on track to reach more than R1-trillion worth of investments over five years, despite Covid-19 disruptions
Building a domestic market for local goods not only creates employment, but also makes South Africa a more resilient market forc
The SOE has asked the government for R3.5-billion in extra support over the next three years to offset losses incurred because of the pandemic
Expert panel presents a range of solutions to the economic crisis that include cost cutting, infrastructure spending and a solidarity levy
The AfCFTA is set to be implemented at the same time as the globe tackles post-Covid-19 recovery. Deeping continental integration can help to boost economies, particularly if stemming illicit financial flows is prioritised
The governing party wants localisation at the centre of its infrastructure-led strategy
A recent report shows that racism has cost the US economy $16-trillion in growth over the past two decades. If the financial-services industry wants to show that Black Lives Matter, it needs to rethink how it allocates capital
The pandemic is providing mobile phone network operators with a unique chance to partner with fintech firms and banks to deliver clever e-commerce solutions to the informal sector in Africa
Covid-19 has hit the insurance industry especially hard
Heavily indebted, South Africans turn to loan sharks rather than banks for short-term relief, while business resists borrowing from banks due to economic uncertainty
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces South Africa will move to level one of lockdown on September 20 after nearly six months of restrictions on movement, trade, learning and socialising