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Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policies threaten to stoke inflation worldwide. Investors and households better brace for fewer interest rate cuts…
What is a primary budget surplus, and how can it benefit us?
South Africa’s debt has hit 75% of GDP, with interest payments now the biggest budget item. A primary budget surplus could steady the ship…
GNU blow as South Africa’s GDP shrinks
The economy’s shrinking, not growing. Can reforms at Eskom and Transnet turn the tide?…
Collaborate this: Ramaphosa talks 3% growth
“I stand here as the guilty party, who is always accused of embarking on too many consultation processes,” said President Cyril Ramaphosa at the…
The R93.5bn tax hole that makes lower fuel levies impossible
After years of moaning from motorists that taxes make up too much of the petrol price, President Cyril Ramaphosa finally relented and promised that…
The SARB could’ve cut rates. Could a short recession loom?
Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago faced dissension in the ranks during the most recent meeting of the six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) he heads,…
Hey GNU! South Africa is ready to grow. Don’t stuff it up
The exhilarating early days of a new relationship are not only being experienced by the government of national unity (GNU); the positive afterglow is…
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