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AI promises productivity gains, but women risk being left behind
National Savings Month is usually framed around household finances. Yet national savings are also a macroeconomic asset, determining how much investment a country can finance…
The courts have stood firm in their defence of US and South African constitutional principles in assessing matters regarding their countries' leaders — President Donald Trump's…
South Africa's weak defences are being underlined by what is happening in Iran and in the Strait of Hormuz
2025 brought a shift in global politics and trade that shattered the old world order. The question now is how to survive — and possibly thrive — as the unravelling continues
From Trump tariffs to higher gold and platinum prices and a firmer rand, it’s been a year of downs and ups
As the US cedes its global dominance, South Africa must find its feet in a world rebooting around multiple centres of influence
Labour rules: there are hopes for a season of renewal if important conditions can be met
Populism, tariffs and global upheaval are reshaping growth — and South Africa must adapt to survive
Criminal syndicates are holding South Africans to ransom. Urgent action is needed to dismantle these networks, restore law and order, and reignite economic growth
With global trade alignments in flux, South Africa needs to focus on deft diplomacy and a coherent domestic policy
Ageing infrastructure and lack of investment in new water projects compound the country’s water challenges
The GNU’s ability to prove its commitment to fiscal sustainability is central to maintaining market trust
For South Africa, the ability to balance domestic priorities with global realities will be crucial in navigating uncertainty
The outcomes of these 10 surprises are set to ripple through the coming year, influencing everything from economic outcomes to market returns
Trump’s second term increases the odds of a financial crunch for environmental plans in South Africa and the rest of the world
Turbulence or co-operation are just two of the possible outcomes, with the balance of power in the US Congress expected to play a vital role
South Africa’s future depends on not just fixing its economy but using its diversity as a strength
Gender-based violence comes with significant social and economic costs. Financial empowerment could be a potent weapon in the fight against it
Amid a global surge in populist politics, centrist parties are being outflanked by their far-right rivals
