South Africa Built a High-Skill Economy Without the Skills to Match It
The share of the South African economy made up of financial services has grown strongly, while sectors which would absorb low-skilled people have shrunk.
24.7.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
What to Expect from Iran and the Oil Price for the Rest of 2026
Advisory firm Frans Cronje Private Clients sets out what the firm now expects from the Iran conflict.
22.7.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
Does China’s Debt Problem Justify a Bet Against Beijing?
Bheki Mahlobo writes on whether the Chinese poses a real risk to the global economy, or whether Beijing has the strategic acumen to grow out of its deepening deficit.
17.7.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
SA Secures a False Win on Tariffs
The US Supreme Court reduces tariffs on South Africa, but that will be unlikely to shift the needle on economic growth.
24.6.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
Low Confidence Is Still Holding South Africa Back
Bheki Mahlobo writes on the long-term trend of consumer and business confidence in South Africa.
22.6.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
People Aren’t Investing in SA – Without a Change Country will be Doomed
South Africa’s rate of fixed investment lags far behind peer countries.
19.6.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
You May Finally Get a Break From Rising Prices
South Africa’s May inflation number will be released today and is expected to show that consumer price pressures pushed inflation higher again.
17.6.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
Today’s GDP Number is About Something More Important Than Low Growth
Bheki Mahlobo writes on South Africa’s long-term GDP trends.
9.6.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
IMF Expects Global Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Iran War
Global economic growth has been revised slightly downwards, with Middle East and Central Asia seeing the biggest downward revision.
15.4.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
SARB Holds Rates at 6.75% Amid Rising Inflation Risks from Iran War
South Africa’s central bank holds rates steady as inflationary risks loom.
27.3.2026 |
Bheki Mahlobo
