Creator
Siseko Maposa is a Business Advisor for Inkwazi Farming Group. He holds a master’s degree in IR from UCT and has amassed several years of experience in strategic consultancy, regulatory and corporate affairs
Condemning fraud and trying to inculcate ethics won’t change things; it requires redesigning the very systems that enable malfeasance
There may not be an imminent threat of violence but we need to stabilise the course the country is on to prevent it in the future
Missed diversification opportunities cost the country as US tariffs expose trade blunders, risking jobs, stability and billions in exports
We cannot deny the pervasiveness of corruption but we must subject the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner’s narrative to rigorous scrutiny
This ‘boom’ depends on resilient infrastructure, equitable development and inclusive empowerment
Urgent reform is needed as dangerous socio-economic undercurrents swirl
The recent drama over the budget spotlights the need to scrutinise our financial institutions, the treasury in particular
The treasury needs to focus on strengthening revenue collection, efficient allocation and optimisation
The government is struggling to generate sufficient revenue development and deal with the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio
The dollar’s international clout is expected to erode over the next 10 years and potential alternatives through Brics+ are perceived as a threat
State intelligence and enforcement abilities, as well as the legislation, need to be bolstered to deter the construction mafia
A multi-departmental, collaborative unit focused on preventive rather than reactive solutions could stem the loss of billions of rands and the destruction of the country’s assets
A few weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa passed into law the public procurement bill, ushering in a new era for South Africa’s procurement landscape.
As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain
The is a risk of vested interests taking control of the institution, which should operate in a legal framework based on accountability and transparency
We could yet witness the bloc emerge as a new power hub but only after a plethora of issues have been solved
Almost a year after the president swore to advance the sector, the government is yet to finalise its master plan, giving big business the edge
