Economy

Beyond promises: Mboweni should reduce issuance to demonstrate conviction

One year ago, the key risks to the fiscus were the government wage bill and capital requirements of badly run, inefficient state-owned enterprises.

SA Economic Outlook 2021

Finding solace after the storm - South Africa's 2021 budget options

The most pertinent question from the ordinary South African is, will the minister increase our taxes? The fear of the increase in tax is justified if one looks at the limited options that government has with the low economic output and resultant low revenue.

In an environment of pedestrian global trade, how can South Africa stimulate sustainable economic growth?

The evolution of a global economic system is arguably one of the most important developments of the past 100 years. Love it or loathe it, globalisation gave rise to significant growth in trade between countries and this international trade has been a key driver of economic growth for the vast majority of countries across the globe.