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Why the voice of Africa’s informal economy should be heard | The Conversation
The informal economy represents about 72% of total employment in sub-Saharan Africa. ReutersThe informal economy in Africa is big business. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that its average size as a percentage of gross domestic product in sub-Saharan Africa is 41%. This ranges from under 30% in South Africa to 60% in Nigeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. It is … [Read more...] about Why the voice of Africa’s informal economy should be heard | The Conversation
Why art and culture contribute more to an economy than growth and jobs | The Conversation
Artworks by deceased South African artist Helen Martins. The cultural and creative industries are key for social and economic development. EPA/Kim Ludbrook There is growing international interest in the potential of the cultural and creative industries to drive sustainable development and create inclusive job opportunities. An indication of this is a recent set of UNESCO … [Read more...] about Why art and culture contribute more to an economy than growth and jobs | The Conversation
How compromises and mistakes made in the Mandela era hobbled South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). He has openly questioned Nelson Mandela's economic policy legacy. Reuters/Skyler ReidAddressing the Oxford Union recently, Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters, did something few South Africans have dared: he challenged Nelson Mandela’s post-apartheid legacy. … [Read more...] about How compromises and mistakes made in the Mandela era hobbled South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
Why Zuma’s actions point to shambolic management of the economy | The Conversation
Nhlanhla Nene, South Africa's former finance minister. President Zuma's decision to fire him is irrational. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko A fine technocrat who did not wear his position on his sleeve, and known for tapping into his soft power of persuasion, Nhlanhla Nene has now been shunted out of South Africa’s National Treasury. The man who was South Africa’s Finance … [Read more...] about Why Zuma’s actions point to shambolic management of the economy | The Conversation
