The journey to full-blown austerity is marked by changes to an economy presided over by a government adrift
Ten years after its adoption, the government has failed to achieve the targets set out in the National Development Plan. Looming spending cuts will render the NDP even more futile
To realise sustainable growth, the economic superpower must change tack, and South Africa must be ready to adjust
The architecture of the global financial system hurts emerging market economies but the alliance has yet to offer an alternative
The government is walking a tightrope as civil servants embark on industrial action over pay
The finance minister’s commitment to toeing the line may send positive signals to ratings agencies, but at what cost?
Decisions from a decade ago have come back to haunt economies – policymakers should be vigilant
Commentators have weighed in on the Transnet strike’s economic hit, but strike season isn’t over yet
Workers are in the throes of a cost of living crisis, which could force the government to fold on its hard line against more spending
Labour unions have embarked on a nationwide strike over the high cost of living
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
A deep downturn is unlikely, analysts say. But, if it does happen, another recession will be even more difficult to recover from
Inflation fears should have inspired a run on gold, but the asset may have lost its relevance
Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track
The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits
About 95 countries are either in a debt crisis or facing one, but South Africa isn’t one of them.
The market turmoil of the past week has been a boon for 24-hour business channels, writes <b>Maya Fisher-French</b>.
Efforts by world leaders to restore confidence have failed miserably as markets plunged to new lows on Tuesday, on fears of another global recession.
As deflation and depression loom, the United States could be at a historical turning point.
The financial crisis has highlighted the importance of quality bank training for staff and all levels of management.The crisis is a major wake-up call
South Africa’s economy can look forward to growth of 2,5% in 2010, Ettienne Le Roux, senior economist at Rand Merchant Bank, said on Thursday.
Nissan, Japan’s third top carmaker, reported a ¥233,7-billion annual net loss, its first yearly loss in a decade.
British mining group Lonmin said on Monday it was seeking -million from shareholders after suffering a first-half net loss.
Reaction to the global economic crisis in South Africa has been fairly low key, but is there need to worry?
Anglo American, one of the world’s largest mining companies, has taken proactive steps to help it over the current global economic conditions.
Fears that any tentative green shoots in the global economy could be trampled by a deadly outbreak of swine flu put Asian markets on edge on Monday.
But there are some signs of ‘green shoots’, economically speaking, writes Lynley Donnelly.
The rand slipped against the dollar on Friday as some investors worried about the size of the ruling ANC’s huge election majority.
Global recessionary conditions are worse than had been anticipated, Absa’s CEO Maria Ramos said on Tuesday.
Jeffrey D Sachs and Brett House highlight the problems with aid distribution.
Sony Ericsson on Friday said it would cut 2 000 more jobs after it swung to a loss of €293-million in the first quarter of the year.
The German group had €8-billion in cash at the end of 2008, when it saw profits drop to €921-million from more than €4-billion the previous year.