Economy & Markets PPPs to the rescue? Not quite yet March 17, 2025 by Tim Cohen South Africa needs massive investment to meet its infrastructure goals. It’s looking to PPPs to plug the gap. Read More
Economy & Markets Vat so 2.0 (or 0.5, twice) – but DA still holds out March 14, 2025 by Vernon Wessels Budget 2.0 was finally tabled, with VAT still going up, but by only 0.5 percentage points a year over two years. The DA, however, Read More
Economy & Markets Budget reaction: ‘An exercise in futility’ March 12, 2025 by Giulietta Talevi Is this simply a stale budget dressed as bold reform? VAT is rising, workers will take home less pay, and the economy is still Read More
Economy & Markets All eyes on Godongwana as Doge-style cuts mooted March 10, 2025 by Vernon Wessels South Africa faces devastating consequences if its budget fails again. Critics want a US-like Doge to slash bureaucracy. Read More
Opinion Google’s R500m news payout: Fair or extortion? March 7, 2025 by Tim Cohen South African regulators want Google to cough up for local media’s decline – but is it really to blame? Read More
Economy & Markets Tame inflation gives South Africans breathing room February 27, 2025 by Vernon Wessels South Africa’s consumers have more spending power thanks to low(ish) inflation and higher salary increases Read More
Economy & Markets Jobs crisis: Call the private sector February 19, 2025 by Vernon Wessels SA’s job growth is stalling. Government can’t hire its way out – only the private sector can drive real change. But will its policies Read More
Economy & Markets·News Transnet seeks R50bn bailout February 7, 2025 by Tim Cohen Transnet is looking to government to help it manage its debt burden and lure the private sector Read More
Investing & Finance Reality check: Why you could be working until 80 February 3, 2025 by Vernon Wessels Think you’ll retire at 65? Think again. Most South Africans will be working till 80. You need smarter, more tax-efficient savings. Companies can help, Read More
Opinion·Politics The Expropriation Act bogeyman: It’s not as bad as you think January 31, 2025 by Shirley de Villiers The new law is no panacea for the state’s glacial pace on land reform Read More