Latest articles on Tito Mboweni

Covidpreneurship: From corruption to rebuilding legitimacy and trust in our political leadership

Coronavirus Paul Kariuki - 28 Aug 2020

High levels of corruption and low levels of trust go together; citizens need to use every available resource to hold government to account

Bank guarantees foil Denel’s R4.5-bn Egypt contract

Business Sabelo Skiti - 22 Aug 2020

Loss of work is the last thing the beleaguered state enterprise needs

Editorial: The public has a right to know

Coronavirus Editorial - 8 Aug 2020

Transparency and accountability have lost currency in the treasury, and we are all the poorer for it.

The PPE scandal that the Treasury hasn’t touched

Coronavirus Sabelo Skiti, Thanduxolo Jika & Sarah Smit - 6 Aug 2020

Many government officials have been talking tough about dealing with rampant corruption in PPE procurement but the majority won't even release names of who has benefited from the R10-billion spend

Treasury presents Covid-19 corruption action plan

Coronavirus Thando Maeko & Sarah Smit - 5 Aug 2020

Reports of corruption, over-pricing and the delivery of sub-standard PPE have become the norm over the past five months as the country grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic

Tito needs the IMF, South Africa doesn’t

Business Dick Forslund - 1 Aug 2020

The IMF loan is given with false motivation — to provide political cover for entrenched neoliberalism and deep cuts in the public service

South Africa gets $4.3bn IMF loan. In return, the country must reform

Business Thando Maeko - 29 Jul 2020

The loan, which is repayable over five years at an interest rate of 1.1%, comes with various self-imposed conditions such cutting the public wage bill and rationalising support to the state-owned entities

Treasury: IMF’s low interest Covid-19 loan will provide financial relief

Business Thando Maeko - 28 Jul 2020

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $4.3-billion – R71-billion – loan to South Africa to bolster the economic relief package

This time it’s different: African economies may not survive

Business Eddie Rakabe - 19 Jul 2020

Amid the headwinds created by the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s time the Aloe ferox, which survives in dry, harsh conditions, is nurtured — but the options are limited

All agree: Use pension funds

Business Thando Maeko - 16 Jul 2020

The state wants to increase spending on infrastructure to drive economic recovery, and South Africans’ savings could help foot the bill

Jury’s out on green recovery

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 9 Jul 2020

Public-private partnerships and big infrastructure builds have been suggested as ways to boost South Africa’s flagging economy. Another option to consider is green bonds, which would also help achieve climate crisis goals

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IEC ready for elections despite budget and Covid setbacks

Politics Lester Kiewit - 7 Jul 2020

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said next year's local government elections will go ahead despite the pandemic as it has plans in place to keep employees and voters safe

South Africa’s GDP contracts 2%, entrenches recession

Business Thando Maeko - 30 Jun 2020

Stats SA’s latest GDP figures show the country’s economy has shrunk 2% in the first quarter of 2020

Possible lockdown retrenchments are already soaring

Business Sarah Smit - 29 Jun 2020

After just three months of lockdown, more than 100 000 workers could lose their jobs

Cartoon: Carlos on Mboweni’s budget

Cartoons Carlos - 26 Jun 2020

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Emergency hospital: Gauteng’s potential R500-million albatross

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Durban business raided as Transnet contracts face scrutiny

Paddy Harper - 25 Sep 2020

Contractors allegedly paid Transnet officials for lucrative procurement deals

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Sabelo Skiti - 25 Sep 2020

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria to reopen on Heritage Day

special reports - 22 Sep 2020

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