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South Africa faces devastating consequences if its budget fails again. Critics want a US-like Doge to slash bureaucracy.…
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SA’s job growth is stalling. Government can’t hire its way out – only the private sector can drive real change. But will its policies…
Gaps in the SARB’s inflation-targeting debate
The Reserve Bank seeks a lower inflation target, but weak research, rising costs and flawed data stand in the way. Swift government reforms are…
Transnet seeks R50bn bailout
Transnet is looking to government to help it manage its debt burden and lure the private sector…
Donald Trump vs BEE
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Eskom sneezes, but municipal pandemic looms
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