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Zama zamas’ new target: South Africa’s farms? Two weeks ago, Ali van Wyk wrote a piece for Vrye Weekblad: “Let’s Go for a Ride: South Africa’s Growing Kidnapping Plague”. His account… November 8, 2024 News·Opinion
The exchange … with Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers The market couldn’t muster up much enthusiasm for Pick n Pay’s first-half results yesterday, with the shares opening 2.5% higher only to close flat.… October 29, 2024 Investing & Finance
Why Godongwana’s budget is a big test for the GNU This week, South Africans get their first look at the progress of the government of national unity (GNU) – in rands and cents –… October 28, 2024 Economy & Markets
‘Stop accepting crime’ – Eskom chair While so many economic lights are now flashing green, the one major hindrance to investment remains as intractable as ever: runaway crime. Speaking on… October 25, 2024 Economy & Markets·News
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… October 25, 2024 Economy & Markets
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