Economists want proof Ramaphosa’s energy fixes will shift the needle
Mixed reaction to proclamation of state of disaster and decision to appoint minister of electricity
12 February 2023 - 19:45
The jury is out for economists on the wisdom of the energy announcements by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his state of the nation address (Sona) last week until there is evidence of implementation of the plans.
Investec economist Annabel Bishop said the president’s address did not inspire the markets, which take a wait-and-see approach to delivery...
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