Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
Jonathan Katzenellenbogen is a Johannesburg-based freelance financial journalist. His articles have appeared on DefenceWeb, Politicsweb, as well as in a number of overseas publications. Jonathan has also worked on Business Day and as a TV and radio reporter and newsreader.
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What must be done to face economic reality?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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