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Economic policy

The Great Unworking: Quarterly Labour Force results show increased job losses and youth lockout

Business Maverick

The Great Unworking: Quarterly Labour Force results show increased job losses and youth lockout

By Yeshiel Panchia and Lisakanya Venna

Why SA’s smartest move may be to hold fire on Trump’s trade war

South Africa

Why SA’s smartest move may be to hold fire on Trump’s trade war

By Stephen Grootes

Cruelty to children — what are we doing to our kids?

South Africa

Cruelty to children — what are we doing to our kids?

By Mark Heywood

Urgent course correction needed on climate change, economic policy and NHI

Maverick Citizen

Urgent course correction needed on climate change, economic policy and NHI

By Louis Reynolds

After the Bell: The ragged history of the lumpenproletariat

Business Maverick

After the Bell: The ragged history of the lumpenproletariat

By Tim Cohen

Universal basic income for SA trumps basic income grant — author Hein Marais

South Africa

Universal basic income for SA trumps basic income grant — author Hein Marais

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Wamkele Mene: South Africa’s jitters about free trade rules are ‘not supported by evidence at all’

Africa

Wamkele Mene: South Africa’s jitters about free trade rules are ‘not supported by evidence at all’

By Carien du Plessis

Economic policy uncertainty and the loss of South Africa’s growth momentum: Can the decline be reversed?

Business Maverick

Economic policy uncertainty and the loss of South Africa’s growth momentum: Can the decline be reversed?

By Alexis Habiyaremye and Indu Khurana

Ramaphosa’s economic overview to ANC lekgotla a mishmash of stale buzzwords and unrealistic goals

Business Maverick

Ramaphosa’s economic overview to ANC lekgotla a mishmash of stale buzzwords and unrealistic goals

By Ed Stoddard

A fit for purpose foreign policy: Dispense with parochial approaches and recognise international opportunities

Business Maverick

A fit for purpose foreign policy: Dispense with parochial approaches and recognise international opportunities

By Peter Fabricius

Belt and Road tightening: Is the ‘Silk Road’ unravelling?

Africa

Belt and Road tightening: Is the ‘Silk Road’ unravelling?

By Peter Fabricius

DA’s policy conference is over – unlike its internal battles

South Africa

DA’s policy conference is over – unlike its internal battles

By Rebecca Davis