Dr. Roelof BothaMar 282 min readTo The PointInflation remains stubborn, but below 6%February’s reading for the consumer price index (CPI) was disappointing, with the pace of retreat since mid-2023 having been halted. The...
Dr. Roelof BothaMar 8, 20232 min readTo The PointCapital formation urgently required to sustain GDP growthCynics that had predicted negative GDP growth for 2022 will have to wait at least another 12 months to see whether their pessimism may...
Dr. Roelof BothaJan 25, 20233 min readTo The PointPressure mounting on consumersIn recent weeks, the general mood amongst South Africans from all walks of life has become palpably sombre, mainly as a result of the...
Dr. Roelof BothaOct 25, 20223 min readTo The PointSouth African farmers excel in food security In the midst of the frustration with electricity rationing, higher inflation and a global economic slowdown, South Africans can find some...