The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country
The South African informal economy accounts for 17% of employment. Street trading is the largest, and sells a vast range of products.
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
The looting and violence has shown that South Africa is yet to realise hybrid and diverse economies in which micro-businesses can co-exist alongside large businesses and shopping malls in equal competitive terms
Tshepo Mokholo’s article on township malls misses some Kasi’s economic and social points
The government should do more to develop and upskill these young entrepreneurs who are already street smart
If the government relaxes its total ban, there’s more chance of people modifying their behaviour, for example, not sharing cigarettes or drinking from the same bottle
Research shows that existing approaches have been wholly inadequate for addressing the needs of South Africa’s informal economy
South African policies need to recognise thi
Author GG Alcock has solutions to grow the kasi economy
Entrepreneurs in South Africa have found wasy to innovate for the finance that their businesses need