South Africa: The consequences of stagflation
There are growing signs that the South Africa economy could soon experience stagflation. Stagflation is a situation in which an economy suffers from both low
Boris Johnson: he let the moment move on without him
It feels like only last week: the Conservative Party, with Boris Johnson as leader, charging to the most significant Tory election victory since Margaret Thatcher.
Sri Lanka’s failed socialist experiments
The leaders of Sri Lanka promised the people ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’ as they introduced modern monetary theory and organic agriculture. They delivered only
Renewables are more costly and risky the deeper you dig
It’s now almost an article of faith among energy writers in the bulk of the media that “renewables” are the best form of energy from
I can’t stop thinking about Daisy de Melker
“You will hang by your neck until you are dead.” (Sentencing of Daisy de Melker by Judge Greenberg, 1932.) It’s a hell of a thing,
Coalitions, councillors, and the electorate
‘Coalition country’ looks pretty uninspiring currently. A few announcements of improved systems, a round or two of pothole repairs, much ambitious, even grandiose planning. Someone
Who do you trust more: the ANC or the sangoma?
Who do you trust more: the ANC that promises “Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!” or the sangoma that promises men a huge penis and women a rich
SA ports rank low on 2021 CPPI
South Africa’s port facilities have been ranked near the bottom of the 2021 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), released by the World Bank and S&P
Ukraine-Russia conflict: a misunderstanding of South Africa’s interests
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, South Africa has chosen to maintain a ‘balanced’ or ‘non-aligned’ position, choosing not to side with either
Learning lessons: What can Asia teach South Africa?
The failure to get South Africa onto a trajectory of rising, sustained and shared prosperity is the seminal tragedy of the country’s post-apartheid history. No