South Africa’s informal sector in the time of Covid-19 August 20, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has caused severe disruption to South Africa’s economy. What will happen to informal firms? Will the informal sector expand or shrink? VIEWPOINTS | South Africa's debt: Has the budget overpromised? August 11, 2020 The Supplementary Budget Review advocates for a rapid fiscal consolidation, targeting a primary surplus to be achieved by 2023/24. Professor Philippe Burger argues that achieving a primary surplus by 2023/24 would require fiscal consolidation far more rapid than IMF structural adjustment programmes generally envisage. VIEWPOINTS | Reviving a declining mining industry August 4, 2020 South African mining is in decline. Norman Mbazima argues that if you mine out existing reserves without investing in finding new reserves and building new mines, output will inevitably shrink, as is already happening in South Africa.
Latest News The state of disaster declared back in March was extended Centre for Development and Enterprise October 15, 2020 Speaking to Newzroom Afrika’s Xoli Mngambi, Ann Bernstein discussed the upcoming proposed economic reconstruction and recovery plan to be presented by the President. “The country is in a terrible situ... Latest News President Ramaphosa to unveil economic recovery plan tomorrow Centre for Development and Enterprise October 14, 2020 Speaking with SABC Full View’s Chriselda Lewis ahead of the President’s presentation of South Africa’s economic recovery plan, Ann Bernstein said, “The key priorities are a real sense of urgency about... Latest News A look at what to expect from the President's economic recovery blueprint Centre for Development and Enterprise October 12, 2020 CDE’s Ann Bernstein spoke to Kaya Fm’s Khaya Sithole about the jobs crisis in South Africa due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the President’s economic recovery plan. “The job situation in South Africa i... Webinars Cities and emerging enterprises Centre for Development and Enterprise October 12, 2020 CDE is hosting a series of webinars on the informal sector. Each event will be led by a world-renowned expert and will seek to uncover the most effective way to strengthen small, mostly informal firm... Latest News 495 million jobs lost globally Centre for Development and Enterprise October 8, 2020 A total of 495 Million jobs were lost in the second quarter this year due to the COVID19 pandemic, according to the International Labor Organization. In South Africa an extra 2.2 Million people are no... Latest News Joblessness crisis Centre for Development and Enterprise September 29, 2020 CDE’s Ann Bernstein shared her views about the Quarterly Labour Force Survey stats for the second quarter of 2020 with Newzroom Afrika’s Cathy Mohlahlana saying, “The percentage of adults in our work ... Webinars Designing a regulatory environment for economic inclusion Centre for Development and Enterprise September 29, 2020 CDE is hosting a series of webinars on the informal sector. Each event will be led by a world-renowned expert and will seek to uncover the most effective way to strengthen small, mostly informal firm... Latest News Government’s good intentions for informal sector have fallen by the wayside Ann Bernstein September 28, 2020 High-level official rhetoric has not matched reality and little has been done to support small firms through the crisis. As the latest devastating GDP numbers have shown, Covid-19, the nationwide lock...
October 15, 2020 Newzroom Afrika: The state of disaster declared back in March was extended October 15, 2020 SABC: President Ramaphosa to unveil economic recovery plan tomorrow October 9, 2020 From lockdown to recovery: South Africa’s economic outlook October 9, 2020 eNCA Talking Point: 495 million jobs lost globally October 1, 2020 Regional Strategic Forecast- Game plans for the post Covid-19 challenge September 30, 2020 Newzroom Afrika: Joblessness crisis September 28, 2020 RMB Morgan Stanley big five investor conference - Keynote Speaker: Ann Bernstein September 24, 2020 The South African Economy: 'Post-COVID-19, Post-Crisis' September 17, 2020 South Africa’s economic recovery strategies: What next? August 21, 2020 Reviving the economy August 19, 2020 Road to economic recovery August 13, 2020 Recession, Recovery and Reform: South Africa after Covid-19
