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Economy / 30-10-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Financial surveys reflect greater optimism about SA's business environment

"The sentiment in global financial markets has been notably more favourable towards South Africa since the formation of the GNU which has continued to strongly drive economic reforms set in motion by the previous administration. Asset appraisals…

Economy / 18-10-24 / Chris Smit

South Africa's carbon intensity worsened in 2023

"A significant driver behind this increase is the rise in energy use, driven by factors such as the energy intensive AI industry and heightened demand for heating and cooling to combat extreme temperatures, amongst other factors," says Lullu…

Economy / 02-10-24 / Tau kaVodloza

PwC South Africa Economic Outlook - September 2024

“The SDGs guide us to a better tomorrow. They set out what we as a society should strive for in order to reach a sustainable and equitable future - and the youth will play a critical role in achieving these goals with the decisions they make…

Economy / 18-09-24 / Duty Editor

Driving investments to combat Africa's food insecurity and achieve Zero Hunger by 2030

"The Indaba is a networking powerhouse, bringing together governments, financiers, agribusinesses, and development agencies. It encourages partnerships that are focused on sustainability by promoting investment in technologies, regenerative…

Economy / 11-07-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Statistics South Africa responds to concerns over census data quality

"We firmly deny the Centre for Actuarial Research's claim that Census 2022 figures should be treated as estimates due to undercounting issues. This assertion overlooks the foundation of our census work. The numbers from the Census 2022 Report…

Economy / 19-06-24 / Tommy Jackson

What does the shift towards nationalist politics mean for the EU and France?

"As a result, success at the French parliamentary elections could result in increased borrowing as tax cuts and subsidies are offered for younger voters. Indeed, markets initially responded to news of the snap election by pushing up the yield…

Economy / 19-06-24 / Linda McLure

Linda McClure | How can we grow young female entrepreneurship in SA?

"The problem is that female entrepreneurs continue to face challenges not shared by their male counterparts. They typically have fewer assets. They have access to less capital, fewer business-oriented networks and a lower status in our often-patriarchal…

Economy / 12-06-24 / David Rees

David Rees | Economic and Strategy Viewpoint - Q2 2024

"Revisions to our forecasts mean that we now expect global GDP growth of 2.8% both this year and next, up from our previous projection for growth of 2.6% this year and 2.7% in 2025. That leaves us above consensus and means that we expect most…

Economy / 12-06-24 / Tau kaVodloza

Political analyst says no major surprises at the polls: a coalition not a necessity

“People are getting carried away by coalition thinking, but nowhere in the Constitution does it say that this is a necessity. We've seen that parties looking to govern by forging unity out of diversity tend to fragment when they're confronted…

Economy / 28-05-24 / Sisanda Ndlovu

PwC South Africa Economic Outlook - May 2024

"South Africans are buying less food because of pressure on household finances. As a society, we need to make better use of our resources to ensure that food production is increased and that improved nutrition is available to more people at…

Economy / 08-05-24 / Chris Smit

New Honorary Consul appointed to strengthen trade links between UK and SA

“The UK has always been a steadfast ally as we transformed to a true democracy and we hope the strong trade, educational and cultural links that bind us together, become even stronger with Mr Haidar’s new appointment,” says South African High…

Economy / 17-04-24 / Shelly Nxumalo

A view on today’s inflation release and the impact on the next interest rate decision

"While we continue to pencil in four interest rate cuts, in the cycle, of 25 basis points each between this year and next, there are still notable risks to a later and even shallower interest rate cutting cycle," says Sanisha Packirisamy, economist…

Economy / 17-04-24 / Sanisha Packrisamy

Sanisha Packirisamy | SA's political shifts and economic challenges in 2024

"The opposition party landscape is experiencing a surge, with over 350 parties registering for the elections. Many are led by former political figures who have defected from established parties, aiming to capitalise on voter dissatisfaction,"…

Economy / 03-04-24 / Shelly Nxumalo

Insights from the 2023 Q4 Credit Stress Report

"Budgeting is not a one-size-fits-all approach," Barkhuizen emphasises. "It should be tailored to each household's specific circumstances and continuously reassessed to adapt to evolving needs.," says Jennifer Barkhuizen, Head of Marketing at…

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