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Controlling Covid-19 will carry devastating economic cost for developing countries

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South Africa must get ready for an inevitable loosening of trade ties with the US

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Dwindling financial resources weighs heavily on the minds of South Africans

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Covid-19 swings the spotlight back onto emerging countries' debt

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma

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29 May 2020

FNB cardholders spent over R4bn in 3 days preceding lockdown

FNB cardholders spent over R4bn in 3 days preceding lockdown

28 May 2020

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How South Africa can best balance control of Covid-19 and avoid economic disaster

Miriam Altman 28 May 2020

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How a post-Covid-19 revival could kickstart Africa's free trade area

Faizel Ismail 27 May 2020

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SAICA 26 May 2020

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The synthesis of the most complex technologies gives us a simple solution, with world-scale potential

Kirik Pro 26 May 2020

Why Treasury needs a brand new 2020/21 budget

25 May 2020

Another cut in the repo rate

Another cut in the repo rate

22 May 2020

Clement Chinaka

Slow Covid-19 economic recovery compels African companies to adapt

Clement Chinaka 21 May 2020

Persistent rampant poverty has been blamed on the compromises made by the African National Congress during negotiations to end apartheid. EFE-EPA/Nic Bothma

Economic policy remains hotly contested in South Africa: this detailed history shows why

Edward Webster 20 May 2020

CFOs are optimistic they can keep their customers and employees safe

CFOs are optimistic they can keep their customers and employees safe

18 May 2020

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Steps to inoculate African economies against the impact of coronavirus

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South Africa’s hard, extended lockdown has come at a significant economic cost. Shutterstock

South Africa's Covid-19 strategy needs updating: here's why and how

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John Manyike, head, financial education, Old Mutual

Cooperation is the key to reclaiming our future

John Manyike 11 May 2020

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Moratorium on debt for Africa? Be careful of unintended consequences

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Pension funds could offer economic relief to members

Pension funds could offer economic relief to members

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Covid-19 knocks tax revenue performance

Covid-19 knocks tax revenue performance

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