Why South Africa must build to grow
Economies that have invested heavily in infrastructure have experienced far stronger growth rates than those that haven’t
Risks abound as South Africa wades into murky waters
The tabling of a politically unsupported budget has forced the country into uncharted, dangerous territory. It faces a critical moment — ripe with huge ...
Here be dragons
And, South Africa will be hoping as the GNU embarks on a journey without maps, maybe even a knight in shining armour or two
Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain or Lion’s Head?
The growth trajectory of the debt-to-GDP ratio resembles a steep mountain slope, but the government’s commitment to a primary budget surplus provides some hope ...
CHRIS ROPER: Giving AI the silent treatment
Musicians hit back with symbolic silence after UK government moves to allow AI to use copyrighted work without licence
Slowly, slowly getting back on track
New Prasa management are getting to grips with a truly monumental task after years of staggering neglect and criminality ruined the railways
What lies behind Trump’s bold tariff moves?
Is the US president launching a radical project that will throw the world economy out of kilter?
CHRIS ROPER: Tyrants with hearts of digital darkness
Remember the good old days of coup leaders seizing the radio station? Now they just shut down the internet, often with the help of telecom companies
Rally to Read: make it a literacy summit
Imagine this: the world’s most important leaders rally behind South Africa’s real needs by visiting our neglected rural settlements where kids are desperate ...
Rental rebound brings cheer to investors
The rental market is poised for growth, with monthly rentals on the rise and latest data pointing to a marked improvement in metrics
Namibia’s vintage railway builds up steam again
Many of its locomotives should have retired to a railway museum by now, but TransNamib is determined to dust itself off and form the backbone of new regional ...
African countries plead for debt relief
Former African heads of state have launched a debt relief initiative — but they face an uphill battle amid global instability and financial turmoil
Lessons from a past fiscal crisis: can history guide us today?
As South Africa counts down to March 12, a budget blowout nearly 40 years ago could be instructive in preventing another fiasco
Heading for the small towns
Beaches, leisure activities, good infrastructure and proximity to hospitals, schools and airports all form part of the new movement away from traffic ...
Turning point for ANC
Budget fiasco shows once and for all that the ANC can no longer ignore GNU partners
Why South Africa cannot let this crisis go to waste
The postponement of the 2025 budget has created a rare opportunity for the GNU to design more democratic budget processes and develop lasting fiscal solutions
Cape Town International Airport is a soaring success
A public-private partnership launched 10 years ago has borne fruit by connecting many world airlines to the city
The R60bn question
The VAT increase seems to be off the table. What are the government’s other options to fill the revenue gap?
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