Foreign Investment
latest news & developmentsRamaphosa courts Indian investment at BRICS summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, using the platform to target Indian investment in South Africa's critical minerals, infrastructure, and…
Russian Embassy distances state from Errol Musk farmer relocation claims
The Russian Embassy has moved to counter media speculation around Errol Musk’s visit to Russia, stressing that no farmer relocation programme exists and that the discussions…
A sector in freefall
As productions stall and jobs disappear, film workers say a broken incentive scheme threatens the future of one of South Africa’s most visible industries
Taking back Africa’s wealth
Can the continent shift from resource dependency to industrial power? A new book explores a bold roadmap for reclaiming economic sovereignty
Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws
The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy
Sustainable budget solutions over tax hikes, please
Operational inefficiencies and infrastructure neglect have led to logistical challenges costing the economy R1 billion daily in lost economic output
OPINION | Samancor and the dark side of foreign investment
The Samancor Chrome case shows how ‘investor-friendly’ policy has allowed corporate plunder to the detriment of long-term development
South African media, nationalisation and the spectre of investor confidence
Commercial media reproduces the views of the dominant class and has been unable to unpack the underlying failures of capitalism
What a sustainable Covid-19 recovery could look like
Bioeconomy — using renewable biological resources — will allow Africa to transform its systems and create a viable economic future, global warming
Rwanda’s gingerbread house
Kigali is flashing its sweetest smile to foreign firms, but there may be cracks in the image it’s presenting
Moving your money offshore: Is it time?
Investing offshore is a long-term game
Offshore investment
Investing in international assets allows for greater diversification, which is a key investment principle for reducing risk
Zimbabwe’s economic crisis deepens
Zimbabwe’s economy is in dire straits. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised to stabilise the economy ‘soon’ but not everyone is optimistic
How much is China’s $60-billion really worth?
Xi Jinping opened his wallet again, but it’s hard to track where the money for Africa really goes
Investment barriers are problem No 1
Foreign direct investment is vital for economic growth