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Can talks save South Africa’s NHI from a courtroom war?

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association — one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act — to talk…

Will he, will he not? Despite the rumours gaining traction around billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe being in the running to replace President
Cyril Ramphosa, his office has consistently denied any intention of him entering politics. Photo: Milken Institute

Thumbs up for Motsepe

“This is not about Patrice waking up one morning and wanting to be president,” the lobbyist said. “It is about stabilising the centre of power before the ANC implodes”

Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Brand SA and BUSA Shine at Investing in Africa Conference 2024

The event showcased the country’s competitive advantages, world-class infrastructure, and talented workforce

Empowering South African SMEs: Brand SA’s London Investment Week Initiative

The platform allowed the small businesses to pitch for funding, connect with potential partners and showcase their work to a global audience

The future of our healthcare system is in our hands; we approach it with responsibility, collaboration and a deep commitment to the well-being of all people.  (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Government pushes for controversial NHI through health compact, without business

The debate about whether the National Health Insurance is workable has been rekindled after business and the private health sector refused to sign a health compact that tries to…

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

New energy plan sends mixed signals to investors

The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth

Business Unity South Africa chief executive Cas Coovadia

Business lobby: Chief executives extend helping hand to SA – not the ANC

During a media briefing, business leaders said their work with government could deliver the growth needed to arrest the economic crisis

America has pledged $53 million for developing countries. (Photo by: Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Southern African business leaders unite to confront climate change

Regional directors will connect with global peers to share knowledge and promote climate governance in the boardroom

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

New move to get cannabis master plan back on track

Business and unions are set to participate in an Operation Phakisa meeting from Monday next week

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

President Cyril Ramaphosa stands next to leaders of other Brics nations including Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)

US-SA diplomatic spat signals Brics jitters

The US ambassador’s allegations against South Africa come as a push to expand the Brics bloc’s influence threatens to force a new world order

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”

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (Leon Sadiki/Getty Images)

Ramakgopa comes up against a Ramaphosa-created monster: Mantashe

When the president merged the mining and energy departments under his most powerful lieutenants he made a decision that would come back to bite him

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

Saldanha Bay, West Coast, South Africa, Railway trucks carrying iron ore from Sishen to Saldanha Bay terminal on the West Coast of South Africa. (Photo by: Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Strike sets Transnet back — again

The industrial action is the latest in a series of economy-hitting upsets for the state logistics company

File photo by Marco Longari/AFP

R36-billion: The economic cost of gender-based violence

A new report delves into the view that the private sector is key to combatting violence against women and recommends that companies should include their efforts in corporate…

After 14 years of blackouts, the president has promised to expedite load-shedding’s finale. This is as the social compact to fix Eskom has seemingly stalled. (Photo by TADEU ANDRE / AFP)

Eskom compact: The plan to end the energy crisis has ‘dragged on’

After 14 years of blackouts, the president has promised to expedite load-shedding’s finale

Disruption: Soweto residents protest in front of Maponya Mall against the wave of violence and looting that affected Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal in July last year. Photo: Luca Sola/AFP

Can the private sector help to fix ‘a fragile state’?

Privatisation stands to deepen inequalities. But some experts say collaboration between business and government can work in everyone’s interest

Commuters drive in the city centre of Ouagadougou on January 23, 2022. – Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday, prompting the government to deny that the military had seized control of the notoriously volatile Sahel state. “Since 1 am, gunfire has been heard here in Gounghin coming from the Sangoule Lamizana camp,” a soldier in a district on the western suburbs of the capital Ouagadougou said. (Photo by Olympia DE MAISMONT / AFP)

Coup season in the Sahel raises uncomfortable questions

Beset by political instability, the region is also the canary in the climate change coal mine