Maynard: Ugly secret – Weak Rand hit SA trade, economy by R150bn since 2010
Statistical economist John Maynard takes a close look at the stats which show how the weak rand correlates negatively with South Africa’s trade account.
Statistical economist John Maynard takes a close look at the stats which show how the weak rand correlates negatively with South Africa’s trade account.
After the disappointment of the awful Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher Alec Hogg’s been savouring the opportunity to watch the apparently serious upgraded latest effort released just before Christmas.
Succession planning is as tough a job as any and worse so in SA politics. Donwald Pressly looks at Zuma’s ideal replacement, it’s a critical debate with no clear winner.
Paul Whelan looks at the similarities between Julius Malema and Donald Trump. And while they’re both extreme – Whelan sees Trump as a useful fool in America whereas in SA, Malema’s anything but.
Last week, SA Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago announced a 25 basis-point hike in interest rates to 7% to help keep inflation in check.
In this short note, Institute of Race Relations’ chief economist Ian Cruickshanks looks at the looming financial pain about to be inflicted on consumers.
Australian iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest says his company is considering possible investments in renewable energy amid the transition in China’s economy.
Sasfin says two statements recently published by trade union Solidarity with regard to proceedings between the company and Highveld Steel are factually incorrect.
For reasons best known to Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba, five months after his appointment he effected a drastic change to Visa regulations that soon impacted tourism numbers. The rebound since he recanted was immediate.
In this insightful piece from Graham Sell, he asks the same question others with a slight interest in politics do. Why do we vote for a party and not a leader?