Treasury reforms could drive widescale growth across the economy
The changes recently made to public-private partnership (PPP) legislation could be the catalyst that turns around the infrastructure sector, says Roelof van den Berg, the CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation.
Africa’s mineral wealth could drive economic transformation
The continent boasts roughly 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including immense deposits of cobalt, manganese, natural graphite, copper, nickel, lithium and iron ore.
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A shift up and to the left
By understanding their unique strategies and regulated nature, investors can leverage the true potential of hedge funds to achieve higher returns while effectively managing risk, writes Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager,
Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager,
Mazi Asset Management.
South Africa’s Q1 GDP: A marginal win, but still a long...
South Africa's first-quarter GDP growth remained sluggish at 0.1%, narrowly exceeding market forecasts of a 0.1% contraction. Despite this slight improvement, Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist and Advisory Partner at Citadel, cautioned that the uptick is "not something to celebrate," emphasising that the economy continues to struggle with an extended period of low growth.
US election provides both red flag and pat on the back for...
Helen Macdonald states that the 2024 election results in South Africa were met with widespread optimism and showcased South Africa’s robust and innovative electoral and legal system. However, we should also view the 2024 Trump victory in the US as a red flag.
Economist of the Year
The winner of the 2023 competition is Ms Elize Kruger, an independent economist. Ms Kruger has nearly three decades of experience in both macro and microeconomic analyses and forecasts. She has worked in the financial, health, transport and energy sectors
Informing business and investment decisions
The BMR / Unisa Economist of the Year Competition takes centre stage in economic thinking and growth projections
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