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Cathy Buckle puts pen to paper on the grave truths of political instability in Zimbabwe, with knock-on effects such as land invasion.
In this article by Dr BC Benfield, the inordinate tax burden carried by South Africans – and the repercussions thereof – are explored in depth.
Zimbabwean author Cathy Buckle sheds light on some of the extreme contrasts she experiences on a daily basis while living in Zimbabwe.
GG Alcock appeals to the business community to help elevate and invest in businesses in the informal sector as that’s where opportunities lie.
Mapisa-Nqakula has been elected as Speaker of parliament by the ANC despite being dropped from cabinet and her alleged unethical conduct.
“We have to define how we measure unemployment. A big problem with the numbers that we see is that it says unemployment – not formal unemployment.”
While the Cape independence movement continues to gain momentum, we took to social media to find out how BizNews community members feel.
There is a lot going for economic reform in Zambia. “Many in the region are hoping for great success,” writes Jonathan Katzenellenbogen.
The DA’s John Steenhuisen says the victory of Hakainde Hichilema over Edgar Lungu is a positive omen for South Africa’s own political future.
Alec Hogg caught up with ActionSA founder Herman Mashaba – an underdog that many South Africans hope might be this country’s saving grace.