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Budget seen as realistic, generally positive in economic context
By: Schalk Burger 22nd February 2024 Business organisations Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa) said the 2024 Budget presented by Finance... →
South Africa's Budget 2024: Godongwana teetering on the highwire
22nd February 2024 The 2024 Budget speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amidst lingering challenges. While... →
ANC’s Bailout Budget
21st February 2024 The Minister of Finance's annual Budget is another indication of a panicking ANC Government that has no plan to accelerate economic growth, resolve... →
Godongwana draws down R150bn from gold and forex account to reduce borrowings and debt-service costs 
By: Terence Creamer 21st February 2024 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana unveiled a far-reaching reform in relation to government’s treatment of the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency... →
Gold and governance provide hope for Kenya’s artisanal miners
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th February 2024 Nestled in the vast semi-arid savanna of Dabel in northern Kenya, near the border with Ethiopia, lies the makeshift shanty mining town of Illo. The... →
South Africa is falling behind in Africa’s new ‘gold rush’
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th February 2024 South Africa was once Africa’s undisputed mining champion. It built its major economy on gold and diamonds, particularly in the 20th century. But... →
Reserves drawdown is wildcard in South Africa’s election budget
By: Bloomberg 19th February 2024 Enoch Godongwana needs to conjure an annual budget that balances spending pressures stemming from this year’s elections with the South African... →
Reflecting on 2023: Trends and Insights in Business and Human Rights Across Africa
19th February 2024 Business and Human Rights (BHR) is on the rise in Africa, prompting companies to navigate an increasingly complex landscape. Webber Wentzel... →
