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Over a decade of stagnant growth has made South Africa vulnerable to stagflation, especially in the wake of global economic shocks. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
INFLATION

Stagflation: South Africa not out of the woods yet

The country’s precarious growth means that, even as inflation cools, it is vulnerable to shocks

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read
The World Bank and IMF have exposed the political nature of scarcity. Deficits receive permission when they serve Western strategy.
CHINA

IMF warns global outlook is bad

It warned that the outlook is beset by risks, and urged policymakers to work to find resolutions to trade disputes

  • Heather Scott
4 min read