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This year's Government Technical Advisory Centre Public Economics Conference focused on the theme of “Technology and Data for Enhanced Government...
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited South Africa from 1 to 8 July 2024 to receive an update on...
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Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has released the highly anticipated 2024 edition of its “Where to Invest in Africa” report, a...
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Earlier this year, African heads of state gathered for the annual African Union Summit and approved the new Protocol on...
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The South African government is finally about to give international workers who are not office-bound the chance to roam the...
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Gauteng has long been known as South Africa’s wealthiest province and our country’s financial hub. According to Gauteng Premier Panyaza...
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In today's interconnected world, the power of innovation stands out as a transformative force capable of driving Africa toward greater...
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In reflecting on the historical context of economic development in South Africa, Kebalepile Matlhako, transformation specialist at The BEE Chamber,...
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The 2024 Budget Speech presented by South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amid lingering...
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Africa will account for 11 of the world’s 20 fastest growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)...
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Emerging markets (EMs) have seen a decade of dramatic underperformance, but their fortunes may change in 2024 once dynamics shift...
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The blue economy – sustainable economic activity around the world’s oceans – is a US$1.5-trillion sector supporting around 31 million...
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Hundreds of stakeholders will gather in Cape Town in February for the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit and exhibition, exploring ocean...
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As South Africa moves into 2024, the landscape of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) is poised for significant shifts. The...
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Stears, a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights...
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The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a...
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In a highly unequal society like South Africa, with half the population or close to 30 million people living in...
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In addition to the good news on the rugby field, it would appear from Eighty20’s 2023 Q3 Credit Stress Report...
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Much like building a skyscraper requires a sturdy foundation, infrastructure is often described as the backbone needed to build prosperous...
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Even though there is a continuous narrative that South African consumers are facing a tough economic environment, and that discretionary...
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A community development organisation is calling for more public-private initiatives to improve basic service delivery that can lift communities out...
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Africa, a continent of immense potential, stands at a critical juncture. The call for an industrial revolution is not merely...
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South Africa’s rand has had an exceptionally volatile year, almost reaching R20 to the dollar in May before strengthening to...
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Allianz Trade, operating in South Africa through the Allianz Commercial licence, has released its latest Global Insolvency Report and unveils updated forecasts...
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At its Global Summit in Kigali, Rwanda on 6 November, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) – in collaboration...
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Plenty of literature has been written about the challenges facing the South African economy and the fact that there are...
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It is difficult to assess what an expanded Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) grouping will mean for...
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As inflation and interest rates continue their upward trajectory, causing concern among households and businesses, Fred Razak, chief trading strategist...
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Last week, Cabinet approved a new State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) plan that will lay the basis for private equity investment in...
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The global economic landscape remains a subject of intense debate, with forecasts oscillating between impending recession and a Goldilocks scenario...
