Unpaid labour, primarily done by women, played an essential role in sustaining society during the pandemic – now policymakers must give this work its proper due
Analysts say the Reserve Bank could start tightening monetary policy as early as next month
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The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
Corporate South Africa is rolling out the big guns to spike momentum towards a universal basic income grant that threatens to expose their sick graveyard economy
Social grants are by far the largest facet of South Africa’s social protection system in terms of the number of people covered, according to the World Bank
A rebuttal to Colin Coleman’s remarks at the National Investment Dialogue suggests South Africa certainly has a debt problem
Inflation rose well beyond the Reserve Bank’s midpoint target in August
Speaking at a book launch on Tuesday, the finance minister said a focus on manufacturing is critical to stem the country’s deepening unemployment crisis
The private sector, labour and government have been thrashing out ways to increase vaccinations and to restart the economy
Vaccine passports prove to be a contentious issue for tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors as some welcome them and some have fears of placing another hurdle ahead of economic growth
The economy grew for the fourth consecutive quarter, but the country is playing catch-up to its peers
‘The unrest presents an untimely and negative effect on SA’s growth prospects,’ said Godongwana, adding that this could last for the next six quarters
GDP rose 1.2% in the second quarter, but future growth indicators will likely be hit by July’s looting and unrest, as well as a dip in commodity prices
Statistics South Africa has overhauled its GDP data, which now show that the economy was 11% larger in 2020 than previously estimated
Serame Taukobong says, if done right, the auction of new broadband spectrum will help level the playing field
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The mining industry is riding a wave that will eventually crash, analysts warn
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
It is becoming clear SA needs a BIG, as many ANC cabinet members, opposition parties and experts agree. But there is still dissent from some quarters
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The finance minister extended the Ters relief and the social distress relief grant, and also ensured businesses hit by looting can access insurance
Analysts agree that economic relief for the poor is needed but are split on whether a grant should be permanent and whether it is affordable
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The Thursday-night discussion was held a week after riots gripped the nation, renewing calls for a basic income grant
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Last week’s violence will likely slow South Africa’s economic growth, the central bank’s monetary policy committee said on Thursday afternoon
GDP growth may be encouraging but it doesn’t mean much for SA’s millions of unemployed
The president says his surprise new energy reform plan will address the electricity crisis comprehensively
The economy is not producing work, with many young adults working outside their fields of study or considering leaving the country as a result
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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
There is ample evidence that trickle-down economics do not work
The government and stakeholders will have to work harder to ensure the industry adapts and thrives
The economy is still 2.7% smaller than it was in the first quarter of 2020
Countries with the biggest industrialised economies could see an average loss of 8.5% of economic value by 2050, according to an Oxfam analysis
Reserve Bank stands at the ready to act if the rise in inflation threatens to become permanent
These key indicators have been buoyed by a trade surplus and commodities boom, but will this lead to economic growth?