Why halting SA’s debt binge is a huge win for the GNU
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…
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Debt stabilises but declines more slowly than planned as Treasury banks on reforms, rising revenue and a lower inflation target to sustain momentum…
Why Africa needs sovereign wealth funds (done right)
The sovereign wealth fund – to channel resource revenues into infrastructure, say – is a tool more African countries should adopt…
A R1.5-trillion habit South Africans can’t afford
South Africa’s gambling industry is booming. But with R1.5-trillion wagered last year, weak regulation leaves the public on the losing end…
Government’s contingent liabilities are quietly exploding
South Africa’s contingent liabilities have doubled in the past 10 years, suggesting debt could be much higher than it appears…
Money, trust and hidden debt: Lessons from TV
Hidden debt isn’t just a TV plot twist. It undermines trust, delays milestones and fuels stress. Openness and good credit habits are vital for…
Copper 360’s R1.15bn restart
Copper 360 has had to go to market to raise cash and rework its debts. New CEO Graham Briggs is confident the mining start…
Health, wealth and the financial lessons we can’t ignore
Financial literacy is as vital as understanding our health, yet millions of South Africans remain vulnerable to debt, poor savings and exploitation…
Why Africa pays more for its debt – and how to fix it
In the brutal maths of global finance, Africa loses out from weak data and governance at home, and warped perceptions abroad…
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