Nigeria’s digital currency: what the eNaira is for and why it’s not perfect
The introduction of the eNaira will cut out ‘middle men’ or the use of financial institutions.
Tag: Economy
FULL SPEECH: Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2021
Finance Minister delivered the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2021 on Thursday.
South Africa unemployment rate soars to 34.4% in 2021
Unemployment in black South African women who are eligible for work stands at 41%, 4.2 percentage points higher than the ...
Zimbabwe new economic policy will alienate foreign nationals
Zimbabwe plans on implementing a new economic policy that will cast out foreign nationals. Here's what we know.
SA’s official unemployment rate is 36%: A complete breakdown of the numbers
Compared to the same period in 2020, South Africa's unemployment actually rose by 2.5%.
Ramaphosa issues progress report on employment stimulus package
From the R100 billion, 13% has been spent in a span of nine months. Here's where the stimulus package money ...
A settlement with trade unions remains the best way forward for South Africa
South Africa may need to implement large decreases in expenditure or increases in revenue to get debt under control.
NPC report: South Africa unlikely to defeat inequality by 2030
The NPC's report found that a weak labour market, impractical policies and rampant corruption held South Africa back from achieving ...
SA’s minimum wage set to increase by 93c
93 cents added to the national minimum wage can go a long way, says Employment Minister Thulas Nxesi.
South Africa records largest tax shortfall in history
South Africa will collect R213 billion less in 2020/2021, the larget tax shortfall recorded.
