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
The next phase of the government’s economic strategy, which will be announced ‘soon’, is expected to detail plans to recover from the crisis wrought by the coronavirus pandemic
Eskom and weaker growth play havoc on the public purse
The treasury has mooted selling the utility’s coal-fired stations, but this doesn’t mean privatisation
Despite the depressing economic climate, South Africa can avoid the debt trap and foreign investors can easily access its markets
It’s a recipe that should feed 58-million with a bit of pot-luck and an ample pinch of salt
Despite outrage over its planned ‘expat tax’ amendments, the state says closing the personal income loophole is in line with international practice
South Africa’s power utility has become a bottomless pit of expenses; it’s debatable whether it can feasibly ever be saved
During his testimony in 2018, former treasury director general said Van Rooyen arrived at treasury with a "pre-appointed adviser" in Mohamed Bobat
According to testimony before the Zondo commission, Eskom appears to have misled treasury about the quality of coal from a Gupta-owned coal mine
Increases in indirect taxes such as adjustments to the fuel levy and increases on excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco products will raise R1.2-billion
Earlier on Wednesday, Mboweni said he had full confidence in Mogajane, despite a remedial action by Mkhwebane to have Mogajane disciplined
According to national treasury economist Catherine MacLeod, the axing of Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister had long-lasting effects on the economy
Treasury economist Catherine MacLeod will take the stand on Tuesday
The drive for nuclear energy has been cited by ratings agencies as a major reason for credit downgrades
Former treasury director general Lungisa Fuzile will make his second appearance before the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture
Mboweni delivered the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in October, a couple of weeks after Nhlanhla Nene resigned from the position
Executives suspended, reinstated, suspended; the board’s chair removed; corruption; sex-for-jobs claims – and there’s that R11-million deficit
According to the findings of the Nexus report, contracts were irregularly awarded to several service providers
The report also implicates whistleblower Suzanne Daniels
Government departments themselves are going to have find the money for unbudgeted increases
Hopes are pinned on the economic stimulus package but uncertainty bedevils the economy
The SABC has had a net loss of R622-million in this financial year
Treasury would not have needed to increase value added tax if not for the revenue shortfall at Sars says deputy director general at treasury
In a Financial Matters Amendment Bill released for comment, treasury proposed changes to the Auditing Profession Act, the law that created IRBA
It has emerged that Sanral struggled to raise the R20.6-billion budgeted e-toll revenue
The labour federation says it will not vote for the ANC in 2019 if government goes ahead with public sector job cuts and privatisation of SOEs
The report seen by the M&G, follows last year’s treasury report which called for an investigation into Singh, Brian Molefe and other executives
The minister has slammed the board for not properly handling allegations levelled at the CEO
Disciplinary action is going to be lodged against those responsible – from the bank and the municipalities – for the funds ending up with VBS.
While Dan Matjila has rejected allegations of impropriety and the Public Service Association has defended him, the matter escalated to Treasury
This price hike will have an impact on the prices of transportation, goods, food and paraffin, which many low income households depend on