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Covid-19 stimulus plan won’t protect informal economy
The sector is incredibly vulnerable but has largely been overlooked in government’s neal attempts to deal with our current crisis
Ramaphosa announces R500-billion Covid-19 package for South Africa
President announces an ‘extraordinary coronavirus budget’ with R20-billion for healthcare and spending on the pandemic equal to 10% of national GDP
Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies
With great rewards for bringing new technologies into different sectors will come great opportunities for South Africa’s economy
Coronavirus and the economy: We didn’t prepare for tough times
South Africa was well-placed for the 2008 crisis. But R3.18-trillion debt and low growth hamper its ability to limit the economic effects of Covid-19
GDP is stuck in the doldrums
The latest economic figures and the effect of the coronavirus on the global economy are bad news for South Africa’s already tepid domestic growth outlook
Tourism must be leveraged to grow South Africa’s economy
The tourism sector adds unique value to the economy and overall development of the country and this should be further built upon
South Africa’s economy plunges into a recession
The country’s economy grew by only 0.2% in 2019, after it experienced contractions in both the third and fourth quarter
GDP declines more than expected, at 0.6%
Most sectors of the economy reported negative growth, with mining, manufacturing and transport suffering the biggest falls
Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged
Although economists say there is room now for SARB to cut the repo rate in order to strengthen the economy - the central bank kept it unchanged
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The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections
Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted Covid-19 strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
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A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now
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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future
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Road to recovery for the tourism sector: The South African perspective
The best-case scenario is that South Africa's tourism sector’s recovery will only begin in earnest towards the end of this year
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Covid-19: Eased lockdown and rule of law Webinar
If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine
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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
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DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
