SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: 10 economic plot twists of 2024

The outcomes of these 10 surprises are set to ripple through the coming year, influencing everything from economic outcomes to market returns

TRACEY DAVIES: Has South Africa learnt its lesson about consultants?

McKinsey and Bain run project management offices with links to an alliance of South African business leaders that give them access to high levels of government

ADRIAN SAVILLE: Jozi vs Singapore

Singaporeans were once poorer than Joburgers. Then they fixed their SOEs and ended corruption

MICHAEL MYNHARDT: What is Africa waiting for?

Traditional medicine that has been used for many years on the continent could be researched and become accepted in Western medicine

SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: Green hopes face political realities

Trump’s second term increases the odds of a financial crunch for environmental plans in South Africa and the rest of the world

JAMES TWYMAN: Reimagining equity research markets

A thriving financial services ecosystem is critical in repositioning South Africa as an investment destination of choice

TRACEY DAVIES: Troubling developments in the Mother City

The DA’s densification agenda is raising the ire of residents, who say planning laws are being implemented to boost the council’s coffers while property ...

FRANCOIS FOUCHE: Brics currency: Not so fast

Brics members have placed the creation of a group-backed currency high on their agenda, but it will be a long time before the dollar is knocked off its global ...

JAKKIE CILLIERS: How to power South Africa’s future

Renewables could provide more than half our energy needs within the foreseeable future, but gas and nuclear will also be needed

BASTIAN TEICHGREEBER: How investors can keep a cool head amid US election noise

A systematic approach focusing on underlying market dynamics will steer investors safely through even the most turbulent political periods

JOHN MARÉ: How to grow SA’s bioeconomy

South Africa can be a key continental, and global, leader in this emerging sector

TRACEY DAVIES: Eskom’s shocking secret deals

Eskom’s proposed tariff hike of 36% will be a disaster for ordinary citizens

ROSS VOLK: How to get tourism back on track

Tourism has the potential to be a gateway to economic growth, but we need to take the right steps together

IAN MACLEOD AND FRANCOIS FOUCHE: Diamonds in the soul of South Africa

We need to celebrate, polish and grow the entrepreneurs in our country

SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: How to build a nation of belonging

South Africa’s future depends on not just fixing its economy but using its diversity as a strength

NATASHA MARRIAN: The fundamental flaw Zondo couldn’t fix alone

The former chief justice, who highlighted the problem of a president who has too much power,  is troubled that state capture villains have become MPs