Tag: economy

SA economy expected to improve in 2025, but geopolitical risks remain

After a few bleak years, economists now believe there is hope for…

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I flew Business Class to Dubai, but I missed Economy, here’s why

Air travel is exciting. I only wish it was more affordable. Long-haul…

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How fashion and buying locally can contribute to the economy

When more South Africans buy local, businesses will grow, which will lead…

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92c per hour increase in minimum wage fuels debate on economy

A 92c per hour rise in the minimum wage is seen as…

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Rand gets stronger, economy sheds jobs again

The last full week of 2024 saw a flood of economic data…

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Quarterly employment statistics: economy bleeds jobs

During the third quarter, the economy shed 133 000 jobs while full-time…

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What will it take to fix South Africa’s economy?

We need a targeted set of reforms that will achieve maximum impact…

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Can SA’s township economy afford strict formalisation?

Teboho Nthoana said people who would suffer the most are normal men…

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R37.2bn set aside to steer Gauteng economy towards growth

Government has allocated R22 billion towards expanding the existing infrastructure and providing…

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Spaza shop draft bylaws ‘anti-growth’ in an ‘overregulated’ economy – FMF

The Free Market Foundation suggested lowering the economic barriers to entry for…

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