Economic Downturn
latest news & developments
The beginning of the end of the liberation party era
Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024
Moving mountains for Moody’s
Whenever an international credit rating agency such as Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s comes to town, I like to tidy up a bit.
Economy: Business gives Zuma something to think about
The South African business sector feels the government is not consulting it on key economic issues and decisions, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.
State dithers as crisis over Eskom price hike looms
While government and the business sector have vowed to remove obstacles to economic growth, Eskom’s push for a price increase could cripple progress.
Stiglitz: Emerging markets face economic instability
Renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz says emerging markets show a good deal of resilience and growth but still face a great deal of instability.
SA’s R100bn industrial action plan
The South African government’s latest three-year strategy has aimed to boost manufacturing capacity and create jobs but business is sceptical.
US searches for a cultural response to economic hardship
We will have to wait to see if the US downturn produces anything to rival the cultural achievements that came out of the Great Depression.
Entrepreneurial times
Local and global economic conditions have reinforced the critical importance of effective leadership in South African companies.
Now is the time to take that MBA
The economic downturn will not be the death of MBA recruitment or applications to business schools.
Face downturn head-on
In an economic downturn, when demand falls, productivity would have to be cut, which affects the total income flow to the business.