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Escalation of Middle East hostilities will have ripple effects for Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th April 2024 Africa could be drawn into proxy battles that have domino effects on security, foreign investment and trade relationships. This weekend’s events in... →
Cut VAT, trim the state and help the poor
11th April 2024 Few things undermine economic growth as profoundly as excessive taxation and ineffective government spending. This is a palpable reality in South... →
Outgoing ANC government gives South Africans a parting gift of 405% in electricity tariff increases
2nd April 2024 The outgoing ANC government has not only destroyed the country’s ability to produce enough electricity to meet demand, but it has also made the... →
South Africa has spent billions in 4 years to create jobs for young people: how their wages affect the broader economy
16th February 2024 In October 2020 the South African government launched a collection of public employment programmes, initially intended as a response to the... →
Budget expected to show conditions remain unsupportive of fiscal consolidation – Nedbank
By: Schalk Burger 15th February 2024 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech, to be delivered next week, is expected to show that economic conditions will remain broadly... →
How does malaria impact education and gender equality? Evidence from Rwanda
By: Econ3x3 25th January 2024 The recent Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the negative socioeconomic impacts associated with disease. But malaria has impacted the health and... →
What has happened to the personal income tax base since 2011?
By: Econ3x3 5th December 2023 The number of personal income taxpayers and aggregate taxable income increased strongly between 2011 and 2017 despite a slowing economy. These both... →
New platinum group metals demand may be on way in energy generation and storage 
By: Martin Creamer 22nd November 2023 New demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) may be created in the energy generation and storage field, Toronto- and New York-listed Platinum Group... →
