South Africa was once the dominant economy on the African continent, accounting for more than a fifth of Africa’s real income in 2005. Two decades later, the country has not merely underperformed—it has steadily drifted toward economic irrelevance on the global stage.

AI does not diminish the structural importance of land in South Africa’s political economy, but it does weaken its dominance as the primary driver of productive transformation, necessitating a reconfiguration of land reform policy toward a hybrid asset strategy. The central question is not whether AI replaces land, but whether South Africa can prevent technological capital from becoming the new axis of exclusion.

The story of Venezuela and the United States is not a simple geopolitical disagreement. It is a case study in modern power politics - oil, ideology, security alliances, and the age-old question of who gets to decide a nation’s future. Venezuela today sits at the intersection of global energy interests, democracy debates, and military strategy. And the United States stands accused - by some - of rescuing a failing state, and by others of orchestrating a textbook case of foreig

This article examines the proposition that energy could serve as a fundamental global currency. Drawing on historical precedents, economic theory, and technological considerations, we analyze the potential and limitations of energy-based monetary systems.

Introduction The latest surge of protectionist trade policy, e.g., former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, has reignited...

South Africa’s national budget has always been more than just figures—it is a reflection of the country’s economic realities, policy...

Integrating AI into the informal sector holds significant promise for overcoming challenges and enhancing its impact.

This article provides a brief overview of developments in China; its technological advancements, trade policies, and geopolitical strategies

Women play a pivotal role in political institutions through advocacy and leadership.

ANC's land reform, DA's market policies, EFF's nationalization, ActionSA's pragmatism, BOSA's entrepreneurship & Rise Mzansi's inclusivity.

ANC's land reform, DA's market policies, EFF's nationalization, ActionSA's pragmatism, BOSA's entrepreneurship & Rise Mzansi's inclusivity.

Integrating eID technology could serve as the secure cornerstone of Kenya’s energy trading market.

Risk cannot be eliminated; it can only be mitigated by good judgment.

Whilst South Africa boasts established infrastructure development, accessibility is not uniform across all the economic classes.

AI can address diverse economic issues synonymous with developing states such as sluggish economic growth and development.

The causal link from health to development illustrates how achieving health goals leads to accomplishing developmental objectives.

Adopting prudent financial habits, controlling costs, and boosting competitiveness can help you navigate the 2024 uncertainties.    

Based on the trend of the lead factors that determine the SARB interest rate decision, the interest rates will likely remain unchanged.

The dollar will remain supreme for the foreseeable future because no country or region is willing to do what needs to be done to usurp it.

Lack of access to key productive assets, such as skills and land, slows progress towards a more equitable income distribution.