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New broom: Advocate Andy Mothibi Photo: GCIS

New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat

Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red

South Africa accounts for 54% of all exports to the US under Agoa — a trade law which  gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products including clothing, agricultural goods, crafts and manufactured items.

South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

No patience: Many fear that the ANC government does not have the capacity to make its national health insurance plan work. Photo: Felix Dlangamandla/Daily Maverick/Gallo Images via Getty Images

The NHI and the risks of populism on the eve of a crucial election

The president is attempting to shift the election campaign focus away from the government’s failures towards a promise to deliver more, although its track record suggests it cannot

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. (David Harrison/M&G)

Cut spending or risk a financial crisis – BLSA

CEO Busi Mavuso said it appeared that only the national treasury understood the need to curtail government spending

Telling all: EOH — helmed by chief executive Stephen van Coller (above) — appeared before the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture and provided evidence of irregular money flows at EOH, which was unearthed by law firm ENSafrica.
(Gallo Images/Papi Morake)

New report reveals EOH corporate corruption case study and clean-up

The JSE listed IT services company has turned itself around and remains a service provider to the government and private sector

A Male nurse assists one of the injured initiates at St Barnabas Hospital in Mthatha, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images / City Press / Leon Sadiki)

Ideology weighs down the NHI

Only the rich have unrestricted access to medical care but the state’s ability to deliver universal health is rightly questioned

Eskom chief executive Dan Marokane says coal is important for the country to drive industrialisation. (Getty Images)

It’s business vs business in fight over Eskom probe funding

Business Unity South Africa’s chief executive has accused the organisation’s president of throwing the lobby under the bus in a meeting with the president

Questioning state and corporate motives should be routine

Captains of industry may appear the benevolent saviours of a state in decline, but we ought to question their intentions

The Democratic Alliance insists that crucial state-owned enterprises such as Eskom should report to related ministries. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

BLSA on Eskom investigation: ‘We don’t go out of our way to meddle”

BLSA on Eskom investigation: ‘We don’t go out of our way to meddle”

President Cyril Ramaphosa.  (Photo: David Harrison)

Ramaphosa announces new R2 trillion investment target

President announces reforms aimed at attracting investors to the country as he opens conference

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation address. (Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A BIG leap is Ramaphosa’s best step to economic growth

The government has shown that it is willing to explore introducing a basic income grant, which would mark a big step towards achieving growth

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

Medium-term budget elicits mixed feelings

The medium-term budget policy statement has received criticism and praise from civil society

‘Prepare for the worst’: 85% chance that SA will land on grey list

If the government is seen to be making serious efforts to comply with anti-money laundering requirements, the country’s greylisting might not last long

Did Ramaphosa hit the right note? (GCIS)

Business reacts: Sona commitments will not move the dial — yet

Though the president’s speech hit the right notes, business will be looking out for delivery over promises.

The president’s strategy to stop the unemployment crisis from spiralling includes cutting red tape and focusing on infrastructure investment

Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump

The president’s strategy to stop the unemployment crisis from spiralling includes cutting red tape and focusing on infrastructure investment

Pillaged: Workers clean up the Shoprite supermarket at the Naledi Mall in Vosloorus, Gauteng, after looters emptied the shelves. The mall was set on fire after shops had been emptied and vandalised . (Andy Mkosi)

Destruction hits business confidence

An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence

Phillimon Mojale is the owner of Mojale Place, a tavern in Ivory Park township, north of Johannesburg. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Taverns hit hard by liquor ban

About R8-billion was lost during the hard lockdown and revenue is being slashed further

Another state-owned enterprise collapses – are we learning anything?

SOEs must be dynamic growth enablers if they are to be deemed strategic assets for the economy

Creating jobs and enabling sustainable economic transformation are the core drivers of Siyakhula, says Hlonela Lupuwana-Pemba

Enterprise and supplier development still remains key to enabling growth and progress in society

Siyakhula aims to be a catalyst for generating further access to opportunities in the marketplace

The Chamber of Mines says Eskom should consider cutting its operating costs to balance its books.

Business Leadership SA reinstates Eskom’s membership

BLSA’s CEO said the decision to lift Eskom’s suspension was taken in recognition of the progress made by the power utility’s new board