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#TellTito to leave your pension alone, and concentrate on growing the economy - IRR

#TellTito to leave your pension alone, and concentrate on growing the economy - IRR

06 February 2019

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has launched a campaign to warn South Africans about the risks to their pensions, and to take a stand in urging the government to concentrate on growing the economy instead.

Skills levels and trust big concern for SA’s economic growth

Skills levels and trust big concern for SA’s economic growth

06 February 2019

“Pivotal uncertainties relating to the future of the South African economy hinge on the integrity and trust in institutions and our ability to develop appropriate skill levels”, says Prof André Roux, economist and head of the Futures Studies programmes at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB).

In year of elections, will African countries get the investor vote?

In year of elections, will African countries get the investor vote?

06 February 2019

The world, including investors, will keep a close eye on the various national elections to be held in Africa this year. The lead up and aftermath of national polls usually comes with uncertainty, something which investors tend to avoid if possible.

Will we be funding growth or corruption?

Will we be funding growth or corruption?

06 February 2019

2018 proved that given the right conditions, the South African economy can be extremely fragile. Improving this has been one of the key ambitions of President Cyril Ramaphosa since he has taken power.

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Government should cut spending and fix the economy before eyeing pension funds - IRR

Government should cut spending and fix the economy before eyeing pension funds - IRR

01 February 2019
The future of finance: Are universities prepared?

The future of finance: Are universities prepared?

31 January 2019
Can Algorithms Transform How You Manage Your People?

Can Algorithms Transform How You Manage Your People?

30 January 2019
How Can Companies Prepare For The AI Revolution?

How Can Companies Prepare For The AI Revolution?

24 January 2019
Business insolvencies to increase by +2% in 2019

Business insolvencies to increase by +2% in 2019

22 January 2019
Does absence of many G7 leaders at WEF foretell growing global rifts?

Does absence of many G7 leaders at WEF foretell growing global rifts?

22 January 2019
Tips to kick start your business into 2019

Tips to kick start your business into 2019

22 January 2019
ANC’s manifesto is a ‘wake-up call’ for investors, warns deVere Acuma

ANC’s manifesto is a ‘wake-up call’ for investors, warns deVere Acuma

17 January 2019