Africa Overview. “Africa is on its way to becoming a preferred investment destination, a potential pole of global growth, and a place of immense innovation and creativity. But there is also a long way to go — and Africa’s governments must as a matter of urgency turn their attention to those who [...]
Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Review. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) for 2023 was unveiled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 1 November 2023. The MTBPS, also referred to as the "mini-budget", allows government departments to apply for adjustments to their budgets, apply for rollovers, and request additional funds for unforeseeable and [...]
The supportive global conditions that spurred the economic recovery in 2021 are dissipating, and domestic shocks – Particularly power cuts – have lowered economic growth and confidence. A broad slowdown in global growth and high inflation are forecast. Rapid and decisive implementation of structural reforms, especially in the energy sector, supported by a clear [...]
Economic Outlook Below is a brief synopsis of the economic outlook as presented at the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The South African economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2021, but this momentum is expected to wane following public violence in July, port and rail disruptions, and the [...]
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development were adopted by 193 world leaders in September 2015 at the United Nations General Assembly: “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” [known as Agenda 2030]. They officially came into force on the 1 [...]
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Nhlanhla Nene is the first victim of the “State Capture Enquiry”. Just twoweeks before presenting a critical MTBPS, he resigned after a massive public backlash regarding his initial non-disclosure regarding his meetings with the infamous Gupta family. His replacement, Tito Mboweni, has been well received by the markets and [...]
