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Devastation: Distance between white workers and black African workers shows how the racial order graded oppression rather than equalised it.
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White workers earn 380%  more than blacks

On Workers’ Day 2026, the typical white worker still stands far above the typical black African worker in a labour market built through conquest, land theft and racial rule

Nigeria has asked for South Africa to back its bid to join Brics and to become a member of the G20,

Economic growth in G7 versus Brics: A reality check

It is imperative that social movements inside both blocs navigate their agenda

The IMF effectively acts as a lender of last resort. Consequently, governments are reluctant to ask for IMF financing unless they cannot get enough foreign exchange from other sources. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

When the IMF comes to town: Why they visit and what to watch out for

The IMF effectively acts as a lender of last resort. Consequently, governments are reluctant to ask for IMF financing unless they cannot get enough foreign exchange from other…

Energy share: Workers weld wind turbines. The European Union’s economic recovery is based on the Green Deal and business in South Africa is ready for this. (Norm Betts/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Jury’s out on green recovery

Public-private partnerships and big infrastructure builds have been suggested as ways to boost South Africa’s flagging economy. Another option to consider is green bonds, which…

Concerned: Solomon Dersso, head of the African Union Commission on Human and People’s Rights, worries that the economic fallout from Covid-19 could result in widespread poverty and political instability

AU rights leader warns of human rights disaster

The African Union’s human rights boss has expressed grave concerns about the erosion of human rights during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

the shock to the global economy from Covid-19 has been faster and more severe than the 2008 global financial crisis and even the Great Depression.

The Great Recession looms in South Africa’s future

The extent and length of the journey depend on a few factors, but a hard landing seems unavoidable

South African Reserve Bank Governer Lesetja Kganyago. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg)

GDP to contract 6.1% — Reserve Bank

The central bank warns of the harmful effect of Covid-19 on the economy, while the treasury details more plans to ease the pain

A medical staff member washes her hands at the Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital in Harare on March 11, 2020,  as they demonstrate their state of preparedness to treat the Covid-19 coronavirus. (Jekesai Njikizana/AFP)

Covid-19: Why it is so difficult for Africa to ‘flatten the curve’

Several factors unique to the continent will complicate the efforts to reduce coronavirus infections

Moody’s rating agency

Moody’s axe likely to fall on ordinary South Africans

The ratings agency is scheduled to announce its decision on a possible downgrade of SA credit worthiness on March 27

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Fake FDI tops global growth

Pope Francis this week exhorted the political leaders of Mauritius, known as a tax haven and enclave for shell companies, to promote policies that reduce income inequality and to…