The week ahead: interest rates in focus
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
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What Iran’s war means for African economies
Surging oil prices triggered by the war in Iran are rippling through African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on…
The week ahead: president in the hot seat
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The week ahead: war, FMD and GDP
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Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa
The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on education and governance if it wants to emulate South Korea. But it’s more than…
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GNU praise for Ramaphosa is growing, but policy rifts persist. The real test is delivery – on water, jobs and budgets – not applause…
Jobless rate ticks down, but South Africa’s jobs crisis hasn’t
South Africa’s unemployment has dipped to 31.4%, but a surge in discouraged job-seekers and no new fixed investment bode ill for any real turnaround…
The week ahead: economy by the numbers
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