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Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters cheer in the streets of Gaborone in November as President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party suffers a resounding defeat in general elections.  (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The beginning of the end of the liberation party era

Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024

Moving mountains for Moody’s

Whenever an international credit rating agency such as Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s comes to town, I like to tidy up a bit.

Economy: Business gives Zuma something to think about

The South African business sector feels the government is not consulting it on key economic issues and decisions, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.

Anglo American Platinum is aiming to sell as many as four mines and two joint ventures by the end of 2015

State dithers as crisis over Eskom price hike looms

While government and the business sector have vowed to remove obstacles to economic growth, Eskom’s push for a price increase could cripple progress.

Seabelo Senatla during day 1 of the 2014 USA Sevens at Sam Boyd Stadium on January 24 2014 in Las Vegas.

Stiglitz: Emerging markets face economic instability

Renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz says emerging markets show a good deal of resilience and growth but still face a great deal of instability.

Entrepreneurial times

Local and global economic conditions have reinforced the critical importance of effective leadership in South African companies.

Now is the time to take that MBA

The economic downturn will not be the death of MBA recruitment or applications to business schools.

Face downturn head-on

In an economic downturn, when demand falls, productivity would have to be cut, which affects the total income flow to the business.