The employment figures are dire, and likely to get worse, until the economy picks up

Condolences continue to pour in after the death of Econometrix director Tony Twine on Monday after a short illness.

Companies are likely to respond to rising costs, such as steep wage demands and above-inflation wage settlements, by reducing their labour force.

There are two strategies to help you cope this year: reduce debt that isn’t productive and keep your nose to the grindstone at work.

South African government plans to halve poverty and unemployment by 2014 appeared increasingly at risk on Tuesday as official statistics confirmed fears of a downturn in economic…

There is a mismatch in South Africa’s economy between the structural direction in which it is headed and its current skills profile, says Dr Azar Jammine, director and chief…

If the South African Reserve Bank is consistent, then inflation matters have deteriorated since October and another rate hike can be expected in December, according to Dr Azar…

There is potential for the rand to tend to be weaker due to the current-account deficit, but more than anything the currency’s fortunes will depend on the strength of the global…

Escalating violent crime could reduce an already weak skills base in the country, an economic consultancy company said on Tuesday. ”Every effort should be made to contain…