by Ryan Osborn | Apr 19, 2017 | News
On the 30th of March 2017, President Jacob Zuma replaced the Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan. This decision triggered a rating downgrade to a junk status (a non-investment grade) by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, two of the three big rating agencies in the world....
by Ryan Osborn | Feb 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
The African continent is still on firm economic development footing dispite all the ‘Africa rising’ narrative disruption caused by a combination of factors in 2016. After saying goodbye to 2016, the New Year provides us an opportunity to take stock of Africa’s recent...
by Ryan Osborn | Jan 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) thinks the world has three to five years to change how it earns, learns and cares in order to transition effectively into a new world order. Saadid Zahidi, WEF’s Head of education, gender and work, said transforming...
by Ryan Osborn | Aug 26, 2016 | News
Since the recent launch of the eHomeAffairs portal, more than 35,000 Smart ID Card and passport applications have been received, said Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba. Adult citizens of all ages can now apply via the online system. “As at 23 August 2016, a total...
by Ryan Osborn | Aug 24, 2016 | Credit
The high cost of living has sent consumers running into the arms of credit providers. Middle-income groups in South Africa are struggling to afford even the essentials and are slowly approaching the breadline. As the economy deteriorates, middle-class households are...
