insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households Build One South Africa says Eskom’s proposed 36-percent electricity tariff increase could force low-income households to turn to unsafe energy alternatives, putting their health and safety at risk. The party has deployed representatives to energy regulator, Nersa’s public hearings nationwide to express their opposition to the increase. BOSA spokesperson, Roger Solomons, argues the tariff increase will exacerbate inequality and threaten the survival of small businesses: todayNovember 20, 2024 5
insert_link 2 Opinion Pieces Economic and Business Advice for the next President Opinion Piece by Josef Kefas Sheehama There are a number of important business and economic issues that the incoming President should take care of as we anticipate the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections. As an independent researcher in economic and business matters, I advise the incoming president to prioritize trade and industrial policies and foster positive relationships with international trade in order to attract investors […] todayMay 28, 2024 22 2
Africa Tech-savvy Africans are hedging against inflation by going digital By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency The recent announcement by Opera MiniPay that it had signed up over one million users in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana just five months after its launch is the clearest indication yet of the rising popularity of decentralised finance, or DeFi tools, across the continent. “MiniPay makes it easier and more affordable for individuals across Africa to acquire, send and receive Mento […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 30 November Danny Meyer is the Director of local consultancy firm SMEs Compete that helps Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow business, create wealth and generate employment. In this interview he tells Angie why SMEs are so vital to the economy and why they should receive a lot more support. https://iono.fm/e/1386256 todayDecember 1, 2023 16
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Director of SME Compete wants increased support for SMEs The Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer says SMEs need support to enable them to help with the country’s economic recovery efforts. INSERT: ENG Danny Meyer SME's todayNovember 28, 2023 26 2