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Why inflation stays high: Politicians can’t grasp economic realities The late Tito Mboweni, followed by Gill Marcus and now Lesetja Kganyago, all had one key instruction from the government: tackle inflation. And all… by Vernon Wessels October 25, 2024 Economy & Markets
How food secure is South Africa really? South Africa holds a relatively strong position in global food security, ranking first in Sub-Saharan Africa and only behind Morocco in the rest of… by Wandile Sihlobo October 21, 2024 Economy & Markets·Opinion
The One Thing … Bruce Whitfield rounds up 100 thinkers on what one thing they would do if they were in charge of South Africa, to catalyse change.… by Bruce Whitfield October 7, 2024 Books·Politics
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