Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy
Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy.
The Covid-19 social relief of distress grant was terminated at the end of April, but research shows it aided job recovery
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Over the last year, amid lockdowns and recession, the number of part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs took a cut in South Africa
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Total employment increased by 76 000 between September and December 2020, but 11 000 full-time jobs were lost in the same period
Governments should adopt policies that promote external competitiveness and labour market initiatives as well as establish special economic zones