The Russian Embassy has moved to counter media speculation around Errol Musk’s visit to Russia, stressing that no farmer relocation programme exists and that the discussions…
As productions stall and jobs disappear, film workers say a broken incentive scheme threatens the future of one of South Africa’s most visible industries
Can the continent shift from resource dependency to industrial power? A new book explores a bold roadmap for reclaiming economic sovereignty
The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy
Operational inefficiencies and infrastructure neglect have led to logistical challenges costing the economy R1 billion daily in lost economic output
Commercial media reproduces the views of the dominant class and has been unable to unpack the underlying failures of capitalism
Bioeconomy — using renewable biological resources — will allow Africa to transform its systems and create a viable economic future, global warming
Kigali is flashing its sweetest smile to foreign firms, but there may be cracks in the image it’s presenting
Investing offshore is a long-term game
Zimbabwe’s economy is in dire straits. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised to stabilise the economy ‘soon’ but not everyone is optimistic
Foreign direct investment is vital for economic growth
Xi Jinping opened his wallet again, but it’s hard to track where the money for Africa really goes
"We are failing to put the blame squarely where it belongs: on our political leaders, our business leaders and ourselves".
South Africa saw a dramatic slow-down in foreign direct investment flows in 2014, mirroring the experience of the rest of the globe.
IMF revised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa down to 4.9% from 5.8% in 2015, and SA’s growth has been reduced to 2.1% from a previous 2.3%.
What we cannot do in South Africa, and where Zelda la Grange made a mistake, is to allow others to define who we are and where we belong.
Zimbabwe’s new Indigenisation minister says foreigners should feel lucky that they are getting such a large amount of shares in local businesses.
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has ordered that an equity law which forces foreign companies to cede majority shareholding to local investors be amended.
From New Year’s Day, Zimbabwe wll ban foreigners from owning a majority stake in a host of businesses.
Logistics play a vital role in the economy of a country and South Africa has to invest to ensure growth and future prosperity, analysts say.
