impact

Peter Stein | May 27, 2025 South Africa is standing at a pivotal moment. Two months ago, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) sparked a bold conversation about …

Daniel Pucharto | May 25, 2025 Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has denied that his proposed policy direction, which provides an alternative pathway for Starlink to legally operate in South Africa, …

Daily Investors | May 10, 2025 For years, Eskom prioritized racial goals over maintaining and developing valuable technical skills. Power utility is currently paying for the price of this strategy. …

Tycho van der Hoog's closely researched book, Comrades Behind the Cold War: Northarea and the Liveration of Southern Africa, sheds light on a commonly overlooked relationship between Africa and the …

Peter Stein | April 23, 2025 On March 19, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry Competition (“DTIC”) published a draft concept document for the Transformation Fund for public comment. …

In the realm of economic empowerment, Wide range of black economic empowerment (BBBEE) It stands as a cornerstone initiative aimed at rectifying past imbalances and promoting inclusive growth. But even …

Piet Le Roux & Gerhard Papenfus | April 21, 2025 Companies face another state attempt to exercise centralized control over SA's economic activity The SA government released a new racial …

Michael Bagrime | April 7, 2025 During the Congressional Questioning Session, I asked Employment and Labor Minister Nomahosazana Mess about the training and development of the 10,000 inspectors who were …

Africa is facing major headwinds from the sudden cancellation of US-funded aid programs. But for certain sectors, the challenge to invest could prove to be a blessing of disguise, as …

Donald Mackay | March 23, 2025 Government policies are attempts to change market behavior (are too many imports? Let's impose import obligations). When the government decided in 2012 to move …