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South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain.  (File photo)

Economic apartheid: South Africa’s transition a warning for a two-state agreement for Palestine

South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain

Integrating geopolitical insights for enhanced gold trading decisions in South Africa

The dynamic nature of geopolitics requires traders to remain vigilant, adaptable and informed, ensuring their strategies are resilient in the face of uncertainty

(John McCann/M&G)

Rethinking economics for Africa is a duty

Students must start a formal process to reform curriculums and fill gaps in a unitary approach

Nkandla

​SA takes tentative steps towards economic recovery

The political turmoil aside, there are positive signs that the country is heading for better times.

(Gallo)

SA has incoherent economic policies, says CDE report

There is no common and coherent view in the government’s three major economic policies, says the Centre for Development and Enterprise.

The ANC’s Polokwane conference in 2007 preceded the global financial crisis.

SA’s global relations stance directly affects its economy

Some of the policy proposals to be debated by the ANC at its leadership conference in Mangaung have been discussed publicly.

The plan’s proposal for a postponement of the Mthombo refinery is unlikely to be popular.

Vision 2030 faces Cabinet uphill

Researchers say ministerial disregard for policies does not bode well for the plan. Lynley Donnelly reports.

The M&G is accused of attempting to narrow the space for a free discourse on economic policy.

SA requires nuance and local focus

Saleem Mowzer takes issue with the Mail&G who he believe published articles that reveal preconceived and rigid ideas on economic matters.

Toyi-toying with the economy

When President Jacob Zuma announced his Cabinet there was some curiosity about how economic policy would work.

Will BEE continue to be?

Is BEE going the same way as the RDP and a number of other post-1994 policy acronyms?

A backward leap to command economics

Zwelinzima Vavi’s statements of Cosatu’s views on post-Thabo Mbeki economic policy, recently published in the M&G, are of great importance.

Hold tight to Tito

President Thabo Mbeki presided over a rather grey administration.The groupthink he encouraged has been disastrous for our country.

SA needs an inclusive growth path

Kenneth Creamer reviews the Harvard panel’s macroeconomic policy recommendations