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Fundamental economic reforms gathering pace, Ramaphosa says
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 12th June 2023 The latest report from Operation Vulindlela, a joint project of the Presidency, the National Treasury and other key government departments,... →
Checking the BBC's claims about Buhari’s poor economic legacy in Nigeria – and new president Tinubu’s headache
By: Africa Check 9th June 2023 Muhammadu Buhari's eight-year term as Nigeria's president ended on 29 May 2023 when Bola Tinubu was sworn in as the country's new president. In... →
Port of Cape Town turnaround strategy on track to deliver 240 000 jobs by 2026
7th June 2023 Yesterday, the Western Cape Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism received an update on ongoing efforts by Transnet and... →
Mayor calls for private sector participation in the Port of Cape Town
6th June 2023 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for greater private sector participation in the Port of Cape Town to drive job-creating economic... →
Construction phase of Menar’s new R600m colliery project is in full swing 
By: Martin Creamer 26th May 2023 The construction phase of the new Gugulethu Colliery is in full swing. “We’ve started working on the box cut with the anticipation that first coal... →
SA: Pravin Gordhan, Address by Minister of State Owned Enterprises, during his Public Enterprises Dept Budget Vote 2023/24 speech, Parliament (23/05/23)
24th May 2023 I have the honour to present the Budget Vote for the Department of Public Enterprises for the 2023/24 financial year. →
Nigeria and digital banking: a revolution still waiting to happen
3rd May 2023 At the end of 2022 the Central Bank of Nigeria launched new banknotes. At the same time it also capped withdrawal of the new banknotes. The rollout... →
Ramaphosa underlines commitment to energy and freight reforms as he unveils new R2tr investment target 
By: Terence Creamer 13th April 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a new investment target of R2-trillion for the five-year period to 2028 at the fifth edition of the South... →