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What must be done to face economic reality?

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The extent to which the government is prepared to face economic reality will be evident next month when Finance Minister Tito Mboweni presents the Medium

Timing Big Bang Reform: SA and the Post-Covid-19 world economy

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If ever the stars were aligned for a leap into economic reform, it is now. With his victory late last month over the forces of

Timing Big Bang Reform: SA and the Post-Covid-19 world economy

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If ever the stars were aligned for a leap into economic reform, it is now. With his victory late last month over the forces of

Eskom’s deep bind and the drag on the SA economy

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When Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter suspended the managers of two power stations last week for apparently not doing their jobs properly, it was national

Without Central Bank Independence: Economic Damage Awaits

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Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has emerged in good form from a bad week in politics. Early in the week Mboweni deleted a tweet of outrage

Inclusive Growth II: roll out the broadband and be agile

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South Africa has been waiting for over a decade for more broadband spectrum to be assigned on a long-term basis to network operators. This will

For inclusive growth: Change the Labour Laws

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The government, the African National Congress (ANC), big business, and labour say they want inclusive growth as part of a post Covid-19 recovery plan. Before the

How close are we to economic collapse?

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A friend of mine is preparing for South Africa’s economic collapse. He is growing his own vegetables and is promoting off-the-grid living to anyone who will

Reform’s Last Chance

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When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) extended an emergency loan to South Africa last week, it was in no position to impose tough conditions. Other

Reforms for growth: small room for consensus

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The government will soon draw up an economic recovery plan based on consensus between itself, business, and labour. Is it possible that a credible growth