Economy

The mess we are in… Gareth Stokes reflects on SONA 22

Every year we religiously cover key national events such as the State of the Nation Address, Budget Speech and Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, only to be left with that nagging feelings of déjà vu. You know of what I speak, dear reader… That prickling of the skin that comes from the countless ‘been here, done that, heard this before’ moments that go hand-in-hand with the ministerial and presidential fingers-crossed promises and half-truths you are forced to digest.

Ahead of SONA 2022, experts stress that business must prioritise climate change

In the lead up to tonight’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) it can be expected that President Cyril Ramaphosa will prioritise climate change. Climate experts agree that this will have a significant impact on the private sector and that directors and business leaders, should view climate risks and opportunities as more than a reporting or disclosure matter.

South Africa: Inflation idiosyncrasies set to fade

Weak base raises economic activity in January 2022

South Africa’s economic transactions during January 2022 climbed by 6.2%, according to the data tracked in the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI). But this does not necessarily translate into economic growth for South Africa as the latest BETI continues to reflect the weakness in the underlying economy.