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Macroeconomic policy options beyond Covid-19 depression
Measures need to lay the foundations of a new economy and society post the pandemic
The Great Recession looms in South Africa’s future
The extent and length of the journey depend on a few factors, but a hard landing seems unavoidable
A chance to ‘reimagine South Africa’
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce the government's long-awaited economic stimulus plan to deal with the effects of Covid-19. The key will be getting loans for a stimulus without ‘selling’ the country.
GDP is stuck in the doldrums
The latest economic figures and the effect of the coronavirus on the global economy are bad news for South Africa’s already tepid domestic growth outlook
South Africa’s economy plunges into a recession
The country’s economy grew by only 0.2% in 2019, after it experienced contractions in both the third and fourth quarter
Vocabulary needed to make sense of the new normal
Negative rates are seriously spooking markets. Money managers are used to getting a positive return on their investments
South Africa’s economy grows by 0.8% in 2018
South Africa's economy fell into a technical recession in the first half of 2018
Despite M&A uptick, many investors still on the fence
How land reform will be achieved in South Africa continues to limit near-term investment
Seeds of next global financial crisis being sown, top officials warn
The consensus among leading economic officials is that while the next global crisis may not be imminent, now is the time to prepare for it
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Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted Covid-19 strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
Engineering slips out of gear at varsity
Walter Sisulu University wants to reprioritise R178-million that it stands to give back to treasury after failing to spend it
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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
Special Reports
DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
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Senwes launches Agri Value Chain Food Umbrella
South African farmers can now help to feed the needy by donating part of their bumper maize crop to delivery number 418668
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Ethics and internal financial controls add value to the public sector
National treasury is rolling out accounting technician training programmes to upskill those who work in its finance units in public sector accounting principles
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Lessons from South Korea for Africa’s development
'Leaders can push people through, through their vision and inspiration, based on their exemplary actions'
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Old Mutual announces digital AGM
An ambitious plan to create Africa’s biggest digital classroom is intended to address one of the continent’s biggest challenges — access to education
