China's economy drops a gear or two
In most countries, the prospect of a 5% economic growth rate would be met with joyful celebration. Not so in China, where the government...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Recession averted, thanks to growth in key sectors
During the first quarter of 2023, the South African economy managed to thwart the gloomy predictions amongst some economists, posting a...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
May 18, 20234 min read
Rand battered by SA's stance on Russia
The drama surrounding South Africa’s alleged supply of weapons to Russia has now spread from the diplomatic arena to the likely impact on...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
Feb 9, 20233 min read
The Global Economy | The gloom starts to lift
What a difference a couple of weeks can make! Early in January, the World Bank published its latest global economic outlook, which is a...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Pressure mounting on consumers
In recent weeks, the general mood amongst South Africans from all walks of life has become palpably sombre, mainly as a result of the...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Monetary policy will hurt the economy for no good reason
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is making a habit of overreacting whenever the rate of...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
Jun 21, 20223 min read
Welcome recovery of tourism
Few, if any, mainstream economic sectors were hit as hard by Covid-induced restrictions than the global hospitality sector. Fortunately,...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
Jan 18, 20222 min read
Manufacturing sales in growth mode
The manufacturing sector is heading for a splendid finish to 2021, with November’s nominal sales figure within touching distance of R250B
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