The Japanese government is seeking to encourage its companies to think strategically and start to trade with and invest in Africa
Real estate investment trusts are booming, reporting strong results for the interim period ending December
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
A re-think of how we live, relate to other sentient beings and consume will allow us to ‘learn, unlearn and relearn’ to convert disasters into strengths
The Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga points to rampant crime and unclear policies as major hurdles to investment and creating jobs
Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be
With global challenges increasing, a focus on development is needed now more than ever, says the British high commissioner to South Africa, Antony Phillipson
A review of the NDP notes that the economy has not performed adequately to rid the country of poverty, inequality and unemployment by 2030
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is in the process of stabilising the national grid so that it will have the capacity to accept new renewable projects
The president has been burned before by his administration setting expectations too high. The past five years has put the country’s real prospects into focus
President announces reforms aimed at attracting investors to the country as he opens conference
Eskom’s board chair was speaking on a panel about the country’s energy crisis at the South Africa Investment Conference on Thursday
The investment drive has been a defining feature of Ramaphosa’s presidency, but its touted benefits remain elusive
The government is walking a tightrope as civil servants embark on industrial action over pay
Coal still dominates the domestic energy mix, providing 81.4% of the total system load, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
The government has struggled to claw back business confidence after the state capture years.
Individuals should comply with the legislation to avoid repercussions and to take advantage of the potential incentives of ‘green buildings’
Foreign direct investment will not create enough jobs to resolve the unemployment crisis
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
So says Rudi Dicks, who is in charge of coordinating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s initiatives to drive structural reforms and employment
South Africa’s jobless rate is one of the highest in the world — and bringing it down significantly could take years
Here are seven expert tips to help you become a better leader by investing time and energy into a healthy work culture
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
Implemented correctly, B-BBEE could shift the economy into a positive direction in as little as three to five years
The Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies is not entirely wrong, South Africa is a difficult place to mine, say analysts
In South Africa and abroad it is renewable energy, new environmental-friendly technologies and materials, as well as goods and services that are attracting attention
International streaming service Netflix will invest R900-million in the South African film and television industry, it announced at the 4th Annual South African Investment Conference on Thursday. Four productions will come from the commitment — three local and one international — all to be filmed in South Africa by 2023. Netflix has about 200 million members […]
Last month’s budget was positive about the trajectory of the economy but near-term growth projection are only slightly higher than during South Africa’s darkest years
Persistently high joblessness, the budget notes, has emerged as a key weakness in economic performance
Appropriate policy, supported by a social compact by labour, business, communities and the government, can maximise the opportunities of the just transition
The central bank has been criticised for hiking interest rates to the detriment of employment