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OECD urges SA to reform to recover from pandemic effects

Business Thando Maeko - 31 Jul 2020

The OECD predicts a 7.5% contraction in South Africa’s GDP, with an 8.2% contraction if a second wave of Covid-19 is not avoided

Covid-19: An opportunity to reform the educational landscape

Article Nicola Vermooten - 5 Apr 2020

Policymakers and pundits, however, must ensure novel solutions do not exacerbate the inequalities of the South African education system

Coronavirus hammers global growth

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 3 Mar 2020

South Africa’s mining and manufacturing sectors are predicted to be down for the first quarter of 2020 because of low demand from China

Marie Antoinette rules in Colombia as the masses protest against inequality

Article Maria Gabriela Palacio - 10 Dec 2019

Citizens have taken to the streets as the country’s transition away from a 70-year civil war gives them opportunity to find their voices

Central Africa can benefit from BRICS partnership

Africa Staff Reporter - 27 Jul 2018

Brics has much to learn from Central Africa

OECD check-up shows SA’s not well

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jul 2017

The organisation’s latest survey underscores the urgent need to implement reforms to boost the economy

PanamaLeaks: Scope narrows for the rich to hide offshore assets

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2016

Tax authorities globally are closing in on tax evasion and tax avoidance structures.

IMF rethinks its labour market ideas

Article Jp Landman - 31 Jul 2015

Structural reform is no longer regarded as the 'obvious' answer to boost growth.

Countries must reconsider building coal power stations – OECD

Article Sipho Kings - 7 Jul 2015

The OECD has warned that coal-fired power stations will release half of all the carbon that humanity can safely emit and alternatives must be found.

SA Reserve Bank should keep rates low says OECD

Article Rene Vollgraaff - 19 Nov 2013

A accomodative monetary stance should be maintained while inflation allows for it, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

BMW labour woes hit hard

Article Rene Vollgraaff - 14 Oct 2013

BMW has lost 13 000 cars in production, missed supply targets and taken a decision to stop expansion into South Africa following the four-week strike.

Gordhan takes steps to improve debt management

Article Staff Reporter - 26 May 2011

The OECD and South Africa are getting tough on public debt and cash management in Africa by setting up a centre to reduce the cost of managing debt.

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special reports - 30 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 27 Oct 2020

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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