Sectors offering hope for growth
While the majority of sectors have been struggling to recover from the pandemic, the mining and broadcasting sectors are two that have managed to do well.
Travel Bans & the Economy: The road to recovery amid pandemic pressures
Almost two years after Covid-19 was first declared a global health emergency and pandemic, the travel and tourism industry is still trying to find its feet. Tourism is an important sector for the continent, as it provides income for the protection of natural areas, such as nature reserves and national parks, and creates job opportunities.
Driving economic transformation through the transport sector
South Africa’s transport and logistics industry contributes around R270-billion to the country’s GDP and offers an essential service to other sectors identified as critical drivers of economic growth in the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP), especially mining, agriculture and manufacturing.
Beyond the pandemic: Industries leading economic recovery
The South African economy has started to show signs of recovery, after growing by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2021. The economy has been under pressure since the start of the pandemic, but emerging growth has been seen in the transport and communication and agriculture sectors especially.
All eyes are on SA’s new Minister of Finance – Hon. Enoch Godongwana
During President Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle on 5 August 2021, Honourable Enoch Godongwana was appointed as the new Minister of Finance.
SA Tourism: Where to from here?
Recently, South Africa has maintained its open borders for incoming international tourists, as a result of eased lockdown restrictions which occurred mid-2020.
Celebrating Heritage Month in SA
The Government has called upon South Africans to use Heritage Month to foster greater social cohesion, nation building and a shared national identity. It is a most opportune time for citizens to zoom in on the country’s strong cultural identity and common heritage, and build upon our shared values.
South Africa – Home To 8 World Heritage Sites
Sometimes when we feel there is only a faint glimmer of light at the end of the COVID tunnel, it helps with the malaise that constant anxiety and stress bring with them, to remind ourselves of how rich we are as a country in terms of natural and cultural heritage. This article looks at our 8 World Heritage Sites – and hopefully provides some armchair travel.
Investing in the pipe infrastructure industry in South Africa
Historically the plastic pipe industry typically demonstrated growth, even up to triple in excess of GDP. This has slowed down to a static position even before the clamp down earlier this year. Hopefully common sense will prevail and the critical importance of this sector of the economy will start enjoying more attention.
Basic Income Grant: A vehicle to address structural unemployment and poverty
For many years, South Africa has grappled with reducing the poverty gap, increasing employment and providing social services to disadvantaged communities. The inequalities have been exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic downturn, which has seen jobs shed and many spiralling further into poverty.