Elections offer possible “green flag”, says Chantelle Ilbury

Elections offer possible "green flag", says Chantelle Ilbury

South Africa is at a strategic moment, facing the prospect of either a failed state or a more stable society. Much hinges on the outcome of general election next year. Cyril Ramaphosa’s retention of the presidency would be a “green flag” indicating the likelihood of improvements, as his “pragmatic approach could take South Africa back […]

Dennis Dykes on the prospect of global recession

The chance of a global recession in the next 18 months has risen from 15% last year to 30% this year, which means it remains a possibility rather than a probability. However, the dangers “will certainly start rising once we get into 2020,” said Nedbank Chief Economist Dennis Dykes, speaking to the Dolphin Bay Brief […]