Why companies are the real winners in this year’s budget National Treasury has put forward the most company-focused set of tax proposals in at least a decade, which is crucial for faster growth… by Johan Fourie March 2, 2026 Economy & Markets·Opinion
The poor continent Africa badly needs governments that allow the conditions for sustained growth before the climate turns against them… by Johan Fourie October 27, 2025 Opinion·Pan-African
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Fourie vs Stats SA: a final word You don’t need to stay in your lane, as some have suggested, to question why South Africa’s unemployment rate is so much of an… by Johan Fourie July 11, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion 5
How Africa can rethink foreign aid Africa’s great foreign aid rethink is here, and it’s well past time to design outside help that truly works… by Johan Fourie May 26, 2025 News·Opinion
Bad economics The idea of using South African lenders’ balance sheets to magic up more investment is alluring – but it’s misguided, and potentially dangerous… by Johan Fourie April 1, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
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