The very basics of trade infrastructure need to function correctly if South Africa and indeed the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are to succeed.
A Reserve Bank report points to the possibility of SA’s ‘neutral’ stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine being ‘perceived as unconvincing
eNCA discusses the risk of a nationwide blackout with Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis.
A commitment to fixing at least some of the basics would put SA on the path towards improving appetite and desire to invest in the sector.
When Eskom warned in 2007 about the end of the electricity surplus, the state delayed building necessary infrastructure and the state banked on the private sector. Mantashe blames the private sector for not ‘taking interest'.
The ANC remains committed to ideas and policies that will further extend the mixing of state with party.
The Presidency says US allegations that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia is concerning. Ambassador Reuben Brigety says there is proof a Russian ship docked in Simon's Town left with ammunition. For more, we are joined by Chris Hattingh, from the Centre for Risk Analysis.
A lack of road expansion will result in congestion and limited mobility, translating into serious costs for the economy.