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Pathways Into The Economy For Africa’s Youth

Nozuko Mzamo, Social Investment Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments unpacks how investing in the employability of young people remains a powerful lever for creating pathways into the economy and should be viewed as critical to ESG agendas. An estimated 1.8 billion youth worldwide will not have the skills or qualifications required to participate in the […]

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The Convenience Economy

South Africans and the rest of the world have witnessed unexpected hikes in the cost of living, as evidenced by record fuel prices and inflated costs elsewhere. Because many customers are being forced to reconsider their purchasing patterns, businesses must continue to place a strong emphasis on consumer convenience and value. In this piece, we […]

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Don’t Neglect Rural SMMEs – The Economy Needs Them

The South African Reserve Bank hiked the repo rate by 50 bps this week after it was previously agreed at 25bps during the May policy meeting due to the declining rand exchange, and this means that consumers are in for a tough time. When the repo rate goes up, the lending rate goes up and […]

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