Tag: economy
Africa’s Economic Performance improves in 2017
Africa’s economic outlook improved in 2017 compared with 2016 and is expected to gain momentum in 2018. GDP growth in 2017 is expected at 3.0% up from 2.2 in 2016 and projected to expand to 3.7% in 2018.
Is the economic recession really over?
Prof Danie Meyer | Senior researcher and lecturer: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | North-West University | daniel.meyer@nwu.ac.za | www.nwu.ac.za |
Despite the surprisingly...
On the Brink – South Africa’s Political and Fiscal Cliff-Hanger
Few countries in transition have managed to get a grip on their public finances as well as South Africa did after 1994. Now, just more than 20 years later, the nation’s credibility and the democratic project lie in tatters as we teeter on the brink of a political and fiscal cliff.
Why strikes decline as economy slides?
Why is South Africa experiencing a decline in strike action during an economic downturn?
It is no secret that industrial action can have a crippling...
Retrench and Restructure – PART 1
If the data is to be believed, retrenchments are once again on the rise. Lets not speculate why, but the current environment doesn’t induce business stability.
BPS needed across industries?
In the digital economy, business productivity solutions (BPS) have become essential to running an effective organisation.
While various industries (like banking, supply chain, and...
Policy Advocacy – The liberal bottom up approach?
According to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) a transparent, predictable and efficient regulatory and administrative framework leads to an effective Policy Advocacy.
In a study...
South Africa Can Work
In this insightful and provocative book, Frans Rautenbach proposes a complete overhaul of policy thinking, and provides fresh arguments that effectively address South Africa’s...
FEATURE – GREENING YOUR BUSINESS
PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT - the triple bottom line! The concept of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) being social equity, environment and economic factors, demands that a company’s responsibility lies with stakeholders rather than shareholders. This also indicates a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
SURVEY: Deloitte Restructuring Outlook 2017 released
Restructuring professionals more positive about the economy, but retail, agriculture and construction sectors remain at risk, 2017 Deloitte Restructuring Outlook survey finds.
The fourth annual...
