Manufacturing meltdown: South Africa’s jobs crisis deepens The jobs crisis worsens as factories shut and imports rise. Only urgent reforms in infrastructure, logistics and governance can halt the decline… Olwethu XabanisaVernon Wessels September 8, 2025 Economy & Markets
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‘How BEE is hobbling South Africa’s economy’ South Africa is stuck – and part of the problem is how power is centralised in the country… by Rob Rose August 29, 2025 Analysis·Economy & Markets 1
EU carbon rules push auto sector towards EV transition EU carbon rules are forcing South Africa’s auto industry to pivot. EVs and AI could secure exports and jobs, but delays could leave the… by Olwethu Xabanisa August 26, 2025 Energy & ESG
After the shock: Is Nigeria on a path to sustainability? After a forex shock, the gap between the official and parallel dollar-naira exchange rate has narrowed. Is the country finding a more stable footing?… by Tamsin Freemantle August 26, 2025 Opinion·Pan-African
The missing ingredient to economic growth: Confidence Confidence, not just reform, is the missing piece to South Africa’s growth puzzle. Without it, investment won’t increase and jobs will remain scarce… by Vernon Wessels August 25, 2025 Economy & Markets
The week ahead: Rail reform on track Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 25, 2025 News
Why the SARB pulled the trigger on the 3% ‘target’ SARB deputy governor Fundi Tshazibana explains why the MPC pushed for a 3% inflation target now – anchoring expectations even as Treasury pushes back… by Vernon Wessels August 22, 2025 Economy & Markets
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