South Africa’s recovery narrative is gaining traction, yet the foundations for faster growth remain worryingly thin
South Africa’s reluctance to embrace its mining sector as an engine for growth is both absurd and financially self-destructive
A larger middle class isn’t just good economics. It’s a strong foundation for a healthy democracy. South Africa should take note
What economists know about strategy that strategists keep forgetting: the constants a business can actually navigate by
Capitec’s numbers still dazzle, but the real story is its reinvention from a high-growth lender into something far broader – and perhaps harder to sustain
The bank has hit every target set after Covid. Now it must deliver new ones amid an oil war – with East Africa still a major strategic gap
National Treasury has put forward the most company-focused set of tax proposals in at least a decade, which is crucial for faster growth
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come
The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on education and governance if it wants to emulate South Korea. But it’s more than that
South Africa does not have a speculation problem, it has a savings problem – and lifting the tax-free savings limit is a great place to start
For the first time in fifteen years, South Africa’s debt-to-GDP will not rise. This is a major step in re-igniting the country’s growth
Despite Trump’s boycott, US business chiefs have turned up in numbers for the G20’s business streams
South Africa’s fiscus has been saved by the incredible run in gold prices
Debt stabilises but declines more slowly than planned as Treasury banks on reforms, rising revenue and a lower inflation target to sustain momentum
South Africa added 248,000 jobs in Q3, but year-to-date losses and weak growth show how fragile the recovery remains. The budget will need to do more
‘I wish I was a gold miner at the moment,’ says Sappi CEO Steve Binnie, who still sees a brighter future for the company’s textile-friendly products
For the first time in years, more African economies are forecasting GDP growth above 5% than below it, with Ethiopia leading the growth pack
Improving terms of trade, strengthening currencies and falling inflation are priming the continent for a growth surge
South Africa’s top business brains have opened up a new front in their quest for an economic success story: Joburg
The SARB has paused its cutting cycle as state-set prices push up costs. It’s why badly needed reforms are key to unlocking lower interest rates
