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With a US recession around the corner, where are the adults? There will be a recession in the US, not because of inflation, Covid or the Ukraine – but because of the uncertainty Trump has… by David Buckham March 17, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
Trump and the shifting paradigm Dissecting the Trump administration is complicated. But it’s clear the US no longer has the power, or money, to maintain its dominance… by Piet Croucamp March 14, 2025 Opinion·Politics
The budget that almost wasn’t – and maybe still isn’t Godongwana may have said the right things about cost containment in his budget speech, but he lacked detail about cost-containment targets… by Tim Cohen March 13, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
Bring back the 90s to reset South Africa’s economy South Africa is facing stage four economic cancer. But real reforms, tough choices, and strong leadership can set us right… by Vernon Wessels March 11, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
Google’s R500m news payout: Fair or extortion? South African regulators want Google to cough up for local media’s decline – but is it really to blame?… by Tim Cohen March 7, 2025 Opinion
Diplomacy is not ‘The Apprentice’, Donald The blunt approach taken by Donald ‘The Apprentice’ Trump is getting results – but true diplomacy with lasting solutions must be a lot more… by Max du Preez March 7, 2025 Opinion·Politics
US interest rates: What the charts say If a key US indicator is to be believed, expectations are on the rise that interest rates could be edging higher… by Frans de Klerk March 5, 2025 Investing & Finance·Opinion
No go for Ayo as JSE suspends trade Ayo’s financials are missing and its shares suspended. Delays, losses and a winding-up bid – who’s looking out for shareholders?… by Tim Cohen February 28, 2025 Investing & Finance·Opinion
Panyaza Lesufi’s grand farce The Gauteng premier’s state of the province address was two hours and six minutes of hot air, recycled thinking and grandiose promises… by Shirley de Villiers February 28, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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