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Mural mural on the wall, who’s the visual artist among us all

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The gold mine on the corner: How to grow a township business

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South Africa’s black middle class more than doubled but the struggle continues

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African countries want to accelerate the 4th industrial revolution, what about the first three?

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Africa cannot industrialise without a strong focus on education

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Activism: The ANCWL is out of its league

Women politicians are expected to be mothers and play certain roles at work and in their communities. She says that gender is a major problem in politics. In a patriarchal world to be born a woman is wrong; it is secondary. And the ANC Women’s League is not helping the cause. Continue reading Activism: The ANCWL is out of its league

thulethozwaneFebruary 1, 2020Leave a comment
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Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme: who benefits?

There has been some criticism of the current REIPP procurement programme most of which is centered around the lack of black participation and the full cost of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables Continue reading Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme: who benefits?

thulethozwaneSeptember 5, 2018January 30, 2020Leave a comment
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Youth unemployment, industrialisation and jobs of the future

African countries have come to realise that the answer to unemployment is no longer foreign direct investments (FDIs) or large industrial projects but SMMEs Continue reading Youth unemployment, industrialisation and jobs of the future

thulethozwaneMay 24, 2018January 30, 2020Leave a comment
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Rural community development central to Africa’s industrialisation

If we are going to change Africa, we must first change the rural areas. Continue reading Rural community development central to Africa’s industrialisation

thulethozwaneMay 14, 2018January 30, 2020Leave a comment
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Agriculture will create jobs for youth in Africa

There is no reason for Africa to be a net food importing region, spending $35 billion annually on food imports. Continue reading Agriculture will create jobs for youth in Africa

thulethozwaneMay 4, 2018January 30, 2020Leave a comment
COMMENT & ANALYSIS

Financial Inclusion is more than just access to credit

Financial inclusion is not just about the banks or access to credit no matter their significance in a country’s economic landscape but is critical for reducing inequality, improving the welfare of societies and overall economic development. Continue reading Financial Inclusion is more than just access to credit

thulethozwaneNovember 3, 2017January 30, 2020Leave a comment
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Young graduates fear falling into trap of ‘nothingness’

Mathe says he worries he will end up like his friends who have tertiary qualifications but have fallen into the trap of “nothingness”. Continue reading Young graduates fear falling into trap of ‘nothingness’

thulethozwaneAugust 13, 2015January 30, 2020Leave a comment
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Shebeens’ dreams go up in smoke

From 1957 to 1972, Kopa’s two-roomed house in Sharpe­ville was the meeting place for the Sharptown Swingsters. The band rehearsed every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after work and sometimes until dawn. Continue reading Shebeens’ dreams go up in smoke

thulethozwaneJuly 2, 2015January 30, 2020Leave a comment
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Africa rising leaves the poor behind

South Africa’s policies were now aimed at promoting industrial development, agriculture, agro-processing and absorbing low-skilled labour. Continue reading Africa rising leaves the poor behind

thulethozwaneMay 28, 2015January 30, 2020Leave a comment
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AfDB sizes up candidates for president

The AfDB was founded in 1964 and has drawn criticism from some for its neoliberal stance that has left some African countries worse off. Continue reading AfDB sizes up candidates for president

thulethozwaneMay 28, 2015January 30, 2020Leave a comment

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