The week ahead: Life beyond the G20
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Africa’s markets: Battered, better and still standing
For the first time in years, more African economies are forecasting GDP growth above 5% than below it, with Ethiopia leading the growth pack…
Growth hides deep investment slump
The economy grew 0.8% in the second quarter, but investment shrank again, signalling weak confidence. Without business, growth will stay fragile…
The week ahead: Is South Africa ready for the G20?
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
The missing ingredient to economic growth: Confidence
Confidence, not just reform, is the missing piece to South Africa’s growth puzzle. Without it, investment won’t increase and jobs will remain scarce…
Government, we beg you, step aside!
The government is standing in the way of economic recovery. It’s time to let the private sector take the reins…
The trouble with Godongwana’s ‘growth’ budget
Everyone wants a ‘growth budget’. But what does that actually look like? And is Budget 3.0 the answer?…
Growing pains … but Budget 3.0 is set to pass
The market is taking heart Treasury won't be borrowing more, while higher fuel levies and more money for Sars will help plug the VAT…
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