What is driving Rand depreciation?
Over the last couple of decades, South Africa’s GDP has grown from approximately R3.1 trillion in 2003 to R4.6 trillion in 2022.
Over the last couple of decades, South Africa’s GDP has grown from approximately R3.1 trillion in 2003 to R4.6 trillion in 2022.
The theory of a “population bomb” is being debunked by the Club of Rome – believing population growth to be overstated.
Tiffany Markham looks at the benefits of having an only child, as well as the possible implications of a global one-child policy.
Humanity has achieved considerable success over reducing mortality, but outside of the First World, has failed woefully in controlling the birth rate.
Scientists have come up with a âplanetary health dietâ and although the recommendations are not quite vegan, the portions of meat, fish and dairy are minisicule.
Just as one doesnât âmention the Warâ in Fawlty Towers, one doesnât dare address the crisis of population explosion without stirring South Africaâs simmering racial pot.
The last time New Zealandâs population grew this much, the world was reeling from an oil crisis and Richard Nixonâs resignation from the White House.
“The evidence of the past five decades is that the pivotal factor for sustained, elevated and inclusive growth is the ability of countries to connect functionally and effectively to others.â
In this analysis, John Maynard highlights the economic prowess of Gauteng, and shows how migration patterns all point to it as the source of jobs and economic prosperity.
Could an independent Cape make sense? Financially, not as things stand. But it is still possible that an independent Cape might boom, says RW Johnson.