South Africa’s Deputy President Outlines Steps to Boost Foreign Investment and Economic Reform

South Africa’s Deputy President Outlines Steps to Boost Foreign Investment and Economic Reform

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government has implemented several steps to stimulate foreign investment including simple tax rules, and a competitive regulatory framework. He answered questions in the National Assembly yesterday on a range of issues including the economy, the water crisis, and challenges in municipalities. Mashatile says the government of national unity intends to continue with fundamental economic reform and improve the business operating environment:

November 1, 2024 11

South Africa

Cosatu Expresses Disappointment with S.A’s Treasury’s Economic Strategies

S.A union, Cosatu says it remains underwhelmed and disappointed by the Treasury’s continued approach to tackling South Africa’s deep-seated economic and governance crises. The union federation was responding to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says the fundamental challenges facing the nation are a stagnant economy and a rising unemployment rate of 42.6-percent:

October 31, 2024 15

Business / Economics

Economist weighs in on Bank of Namibia’s policy alignment

Following calls for increased inclusivity in the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank, we reached out to Cirrus Capital Economist, Robert McGregor for his take.

February 1, 2024 30