South Africa’s reluctance to embrace its mining sector as an engine for growth is both absurd and financially self-destructive
The mathematical sciences, national competitiveness and the opportunity cost that South Africa keeps accumulating
Lower oil prices have eased inflation risks and boosted bonds, but uncertainty over expectations and US rates keeps a July hike in play
First-quarter GDP beat expectations at 0.5%, but household consumption fell to a two-year low, signalling economic headwinds amid rising rates.
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come
Government is finally looking to slay its debt monster, as it thrashes out a new way of living within its means
South Africa’s unemployment has dipped to 31.4%, but a surge in discouraged job-seekers and no new fixed investment bode ill for any real turnaround
Fix the plumbing, slash the red tape and confront our hostile labour market: how to get South Africa back to real economic growth
Purple CEO Charles Savage says South Africa could launch its own version of the Trump child accounts, with potentially huge benefits for growth
Four consecutive GDP gains signal a tentative recovery as infrastructure improvements take hold – but without private investment, momentum may fade
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come
Is South Africa at the start of a fiscal turnaround? Opinion from economic analysts is mixed
South Africa’s fiscus has been saved by the incredible run in gold prices
For the first time in years, more African economies are forecasting GDP growth above 5% than below it, with Ethiopia leading the growth pack
The economy grew 0.8% in the second quarter, but investment shrank again, signalling weak confidence. Without business, growth will stay fragile
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come
Confidence, not just reform, is the missing piece to South Africa’s growth puzzle. Without it, investment won’t increase and jobs will remain scarce
The government is standing in the way of economic recovery. It’s time to let the private sector take the reins
Everyone wants a ‘growth budget’. But what does that actually look like? And is Budget 3.0 the answer?
