The gender pay gap is still an uncomfortable reality
The Oribi incubation model helps women discover economic freedom through collective networks and entrepreneurship development.
Why we’ve slashed our Chinese growth forecast
Economic forecasting can be a thankless task, and the latest round of revisions to our expectations for China came with a large portion of humble pie, says David Rees, Senior Emerging Markets Economist, Schroders
Riding forward to a green future in Africa
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in Sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in startups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential, says a report recently released by the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme.
Business partnership with government
The financial services sector is built on trust and confidence, yet this has been lacking between business and government. There are now tentative indications that this is being repaired, albeit at a slow and uneven pace.
Look both ways before you cross the BRICS Road
The ongoing shift in economic and political influence from the West, represented by the United States and the G7, to the East, represented by China and the BRICS bloc of nations, has been grabbing headlines over the past few years.
Are Special Economic Zones the key to African growth?
Nations across the continent are increasingly investing in economic zones as a way to promote manufacturing, boost industrial production and increase exports.
Revived infrastructure spending will make for safer roads
Government’s recent pledges to begin the procurement of services in extensive new build and upgrading of road infrastructure offers a glimmer of hope to businesses in the transport and construction industries.
The complexities facing investors (and asset managers)
Long gone are the days when asset managers became famous for managing balanced funds comprising 60% equities and 40% fixed income.
Copper transformed the way the world works before. It’s about to...
Copper is all around us. The metal is both ever-present and invisible in our world. Copper makes reading the words on this screen possible. And...
SA’s Top Economists
The first prize-giving of the Economist of the Year competition to be held under the auspices of the Bureau of Market Research and Unisa was held in 2022.
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Last mile planning advice
Financial advisors can tackle the complexities of last-mile service delivery by leveraging wealth technology solutions that simplify workflows, strengthen client interactions, and enable consistent, contextual engagement. These advancements not only boost business growth but also ensure higher client satisfaction, shares Andries de Jongh, Head of Sales at Seed Analytics.
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