2025 economic predictions.

GUEST – David van Wyk - Mining analyst llegal mining has become a growing crisis in South Africa, posing significant risks to the economy, the environment, and community safety. This shadow industry not only undermines the country’s legitimate mining operations but also fuels criminal networks and costs the state billions…

GUEST – Myles Waldeck - Head of M&A Buy-Side at Merchantec Capital The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. Despite this decline, 68% of CEOs still anticipate South Africa's GDP growth rate for 2025 to be…

GUEST – Jan Vermeulen - Editor at Mybroadband Now we turn our focus to the dynamic world of cryptocurrency—a space that continues to evolve at lightning speed. 2024 has been a pivotal year for crypto globally and here in South Africa. From regulatory shifts to the rise of innovative blockchain…

Ssanyu Sematimba is a trailblazer in Africa's creative economy, transforming art and innovation into drivers of sustainable development. As the Head of the Creative Arts and Events Department at the African Leadership Academy (ALA), Ssanyu is passionate about making creative education accessible across the continent. Her work aligns with Sustainable…

GUEST – Prudence Moilwa, Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission In a move that has sparked significant public interest, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced an investigation into FlySafair, one of South Africa’s leading low-cost airlines, over allegations of overbooking passengers. This practice, which has…