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#AfricaMonth | Africa's next financial chapter will be driven by educated participationZihaad Israfil

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Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrongLisette IJssel de Schepper

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Treasury to recover billions owed to municipalities

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The surprise driver of higher grocery bills this month isn’t fuel

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AI could add R528bn to South Africa’s GDP

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Food inflation slowdown points to easing pressure on consumersPaul Makube

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Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

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AI fundamental to WPP business, says WPP CEO, Mark Read

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Incorrect information regarding Flash and Postbank partnership

Incorrect information regarding Flash and Postbank partnership

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Hope is on the horizon despite South Africa’s economic challenges

Hope is on the horizon despite South Africa’s economic challenges

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#BudgetSpeech2024: Govt raises $3.3bn to support climate change initiatives

22 Feb 2024

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Real estate industry called to action as compliance failures put economy at risk

19 Feb 2024

What economists will be listening for in the budget speech

What economists will be listening for in the budget speech

North-West University (NWU) 19 Feb 2024

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Worst of hiring freeze over, Western Cape health department assures health workers

19 Feb 2024

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Economic growth falls to 3.2% in 2023, African Development Bank

Rachel Savage 16 Feb 2024

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SA's budget to consolidate more slowly, rate cuts delayed: Reuters poll

15 Feb 2024

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Japan slides into recession

15 Feb 2024

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Money and ageing: South African study shows cash grants help people live longer and have better memory function

14 Feb 2024

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Private markets outlook – it’s time for optimism

Nils Rode 13 Feb 2024

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#Sona2024: Ramaphosa's last address - Legacy, challenges, and climate action

Katja Hamilton 9 Feb 2024

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#Sona2024: Missed opportunity for economic recovery plan

Greg Dart 9 Feb 2024

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#Sona2024: Govt to extend and improve R350 social relief grant

9 Feb 2024

#Sona24: Agbiz highlights the need for a pragmatic approach in land reform

#Sona24: Agbiz highlights the need for a pragmatic approach in land reform

9 Feb 2024

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National minimum wage increases

5 Feb 2024

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South African factory activity slumps in January - Absa PMI

2 Feb 2024

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Officials raise alarm over hiring freeze at Western Cape’s largest hospitals

Daniel Steyn 2 Feb 2024

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2023 was a somewhat better year for salaries and private pensions

31 Jan 2024

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Maimane: Unveiling a job-centric manifesto to tackle unemployment

30 Jan 2024

SAHRC Commissioner Philile Ntuli

SAHRC releases July 2021 unrest report

29 Jan 2024

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Lower inflation a positive indicator for potential interest-rate cuts - Andrew Golding

Andrew Golding 26 Jan 2024

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Reserve Bank's deputy governor departure sparks questions

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2024

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#WEF24: Global leaders unite to drive initiatives for climate action and clean energy

Katja Hamilton 19 Jan 2024

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Report: Lower income women more likely to pursue entrepreneurship

18 Jan 2024

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Chief Economists Outlook 2024: More economic uncertainty on the horizon

15 Jan 2024

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