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FALF DAY 2026: Commercialisation of South African Intellectual Property from Universities
The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship (FALF), sponsored by Standard Bank Private Banking, hosted its annual gathering in South Africa. The event focused on advancing dialogue,…
Proof a city centre can bounce back
Twenty-five years ago, Cape Town's city centre was described as "fragile." Today, it's a thriving hub, thanks to a unique private-public partnership and significant property…
Against all global odds, Africa is set for growth
Despite global challenges like US tariffs and Middle East conflicts, Africa is projected for robust economic growth, with intra-African trade expected to increase significantly.…
Africa: The only continent in all four hemispheres; global role still undecided
Its cities are expected to absorb hundreds of millions of new residents in the coming decades, making urban governance, infrastructure planning and service delivery central to…
Reimagining higher education as an engine of economic growth
The proposal highlights that South Africa’s universities and technical and vocational education and training colleges can become productive economic nodes distributed across all…
A focus on one faltering building block
The country presents a clear illustration of how a weak social foundation constrains industrial development and reinforces structural inefficiencies but we can change that
Freedom in South Africa is incomplete until all SADC nations achieve genuine democracy
If we are to honour our freedom, we must also stand in sympathy with our neighbours, whose struggles remind us that democracy is never guaranteed. Their pain must be felt as our…
Broad-based BEE is not optional, says deputy minister Joel Mohai
Officials said that while black empowerment faced implementation challenges, it remained central to government’s economic inclusion objectives
Ramaphosa launches R2 trillion investment drive
After securing R1.5 trillion in investment commitments, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the new target is to attract an additional R2 trillion in investment
If we cannot see the most vulnerable, our development plans will always fall short
Development statistics tell us what has happened. They show us how many children have dropped out of school, how many young people are unemployed and how many households remain…
Airports equal real estate catalysts
When airports are developed, so is the property surrounding them. The ‘city’ essentially grows around the new airport
Ramaphosa to ANC members: campaigning for 2026 elections is mandatory
He said the party would be run strictly, with zero tolerance for corruption, ill-discipline and factionalism
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
South Africa seeks new export markets as US tariff looms
While the government negotiates a mutually beneficial deal with the US, it says it is making plans to diversify its export marke
Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results
Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way