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Sunday Times

Flip-flop policies will weigh on SA’s struggling economy

Flip-flop policies do little for SA’s investment image. Much has been said about South Africa’s flip-flopping on the VAT increase. While the reversal may have satisfied some in the short term, the political tug-of-war and ensuing legal drama exposed deeper cracks in the country’s policymaking

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Stressed Male Office Worker Struggling with Deadlines and Workload in a Modern Office Environment
Sunday Times

SA’s start-up illusion: All hype, no hustle

South Africa’s economic engine is stalling. With the IMF slashing our growth forecast to just 1%, it’s clear that our levers of economic growth are barely turning. Yet within this bleak outlook lies a powerful opportunity, if we choose to unlock it. The question is,

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Sunday Times

Unshackle SMEs from grinding red tape

South Africa’s small business sector doesn’t just need policy change; it needs bold, immediate action South Africa’s regulatory environment is becoming an increasingly heavy burden for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the very businesses we depend on to drive economic growth and create jobs. Often

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Small business of a young woman.
Sunday Times

If local is lekker, why aren’t South Africans buying it

A catchy slogan won’t build an economy South Africans are among the most patriotic people you’ll ever meet. We’ve been chanting “local is lekker” for years. But when it comes to actually supporting home-grown businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), our wallets often tell

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Sunday Times

Wake the sleeping giant of township SMEs

The global trade landscape is shifting dramatically. In a move that could have serious economic consequences, US President Donald Trump recently announced a 10% tariff on all imports to the US, with additional reciprocal tariffs for dozens of countries, hitting South Africa with a staggering

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