28/07/2024
I’ve been encouraged by the brisk pace at which legislation is being approved – and that it is continuing post-elections… continue reading
21/07/2024
We have made the point often enough that you cannot raise revenue simply by increasing taxes, but you can inflict… continue reading
14/07/2024
The government can now borrow at rates 10% lower than before the election, a reflection that shows investors are expecting… continue reading
07/07/2024
When the president announced the cabinet, he emphasised that it is time to serve the people of South Africa, and… continue reading
30/06/2024
The new cabinet must work together for the common good of all South Africans.… continue reading
23/06/2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration speech last week struck exactly the right note for this moment in our democratic history. The… continue reading
17/06/2024
Our new MPs, many sitting in that role for the first time, should think through their approach to engaging with… continue reading
09/06/2024
South Africans need a government that can commit itself to delivery and get straight to work.… continue reading
02/06/2024
We need a stable government that will continue the vital work that has already been done to put our economy… continue reading
26/05/2024
What do I hope for from the next administration? Chiefly, that we accelerate the momentum we’ve managed to build so… continue reading
19/05/2024
The private sector is good at managing operational risk, raising investment and building infrastructure.… continue reading
12/05/2024
The announcement last week that Shell will exit its downstream business in SA, mostly its 600 petrol stations, was driven… continue reading
05/05/2024
The gas cliff is just 24 months away, leaving barely any time to develop the kinds of projects that will… continue reading
28/04/2024
The state capture era made clear what happens when you have bad leadership and bad policy.… continue reading
21/04/2024
The IMF is expecting South Africa to grow only 0.9% this year, rising to a still miserable 1.2% in 2025.… continue reading