Nelson Mandela with his predecessor FW de Klerk. Tough questions are being raised about the compromises Mandela made for South Africa's transition to democracy. Reuters/Peter AndrewsIs South Africa finally maturing to the point that the economic - not just political - compromises of the 1990s democratic transition can be reconsidered? When engaging student activists, for … [Read more...] about Why South Africa should undo Mandela’s economic deals | The Conversation
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Zuma pushes for economic equality
South African President Jacob Zuma pledged to supporters of the ruling party that the ANC would strive toward levelling economic divisions left by apartheid, and that this would include steps toward implementing a minimum wage. “Economic freedom must become a reality in our lifetime,” Zuma said in a speech at a rally in the northwest town of Rustenburg on Saturday … [Read more...] about Zuma pushes for economic equality
What Africa can learn from China’s special economic zones | The Conversation
Shanghai demonstrates how good planning can help Africa to develop successful special economic zones. Shutterstock China and its African partners want to scale up industrialisation on the continent in addition to China’s infrastructure development projects - the “Three Major Network” of railway, road and regional aviation. China’s own experience in industrial development … [Read more...] about What Africa can learn from China’s special economic zones | The Conversation
Could Cape Town challenge Johannesburg as SA’s economic hub? Based on the …
Could Cape Town challenge Johannesburg as SA's economic hub? Based on the … Cape Town – South Africa's economic history makes it a somewhat unusual place. Due the legacy of the gold mining industry, Johannesburg is by far this country's most economically important city. It is uncommon that an inland city that is not on a major … Read more on … [Read more...] about Could Cape Town challenge Johannesburg as SA’s economic hub? Based on the …
African Institute for Economic Development and Planning and the University of … – University Of Joburg
African Institute for Economic Development and Planning and the University of … Addis Ababa — A joint initiative by the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) and the University of Johannesburg has opened calls for applications and nominations for a pan-African postgraduate training programme in Industrial … Read more on AllAfrica.com … [Read more...] about African Institute for Economic Development and Planning and the University of … – University Of Joburg
