Deindustrialisation
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Here’s how South Africa can avoid the economic dependency path
It can rebuild the industrial base, create demand in the economy, diversify trade partnerships and deepen links with the continent’s regional trade networks, and, finally,…
BEE is essential for economic growth
There is no factual evidence that deindustrialisation, poverty, inequality and unemployment is caused by black economic empowerment, as argued by William Gumede
Dutch Disease and what to do about it in South Africa
Research suggests the country is suffering from it, requiring better governance and institutions
ArcelorMittal and the story of SA’s deindustrialisation
The steelmaker’s privatisation was the death knell for the country’s manufacturing industry This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account…
With its industrial base decimated, SA’s economy needs real change — Godongwana
Speaking at a book launch on Tuesday, the finance minister said a focus on manufacturing is critical to stem the country’s deepening unemployment crisis
Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies
With great rewards for bringing new technologies into different sectors will come great opportunities for South Africa’s economy