November 01, 2023
South Africa: Muted Responses to Reality-Check MTBPS As Debt Debacle Impacts Economic Growth
Debt and rising debt repayment costs, now the biggest government expenditure, was the thread in Wednesday's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. It means everything from no… Read more »
October 01, 2023
South Africa: Debt Blowout Fears - Treasury Urged to Increase Borrowings As Last Resort
The finance department has been backed into a corner by the ANC, raising fears of the state ratcheting up debt. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: 'Pathway to Hope' - It's Time to Give Zimbabwe Back to the People
Zanu-PF today is a ruling party steeped in patronage politics and captured by rogue capitalists and criminals of all stripes who are making millions out of a crooked system while… Read more »
October 26, 2022
South Africa: Mini Budget - Some SOE Bailouts, R350 Grant Extension As Numbers Signal Improved Debt and Better 2023 Outlook
Transnet gets its bailout, as does Denel and Sanral. And the social relief of distress grant is extended to April 2024. Under the motto of restoring public financial health, much… Read more »
South Africa: Mini Budget - the Government Plans to Take Over a Portion of Eskom's Debt to Ease the Burden
Eskom's debt stood at R356.8-billion in 2021, according to the power utility's last published annual financial statements. The government plans to take over a portion of Eskom's… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt Crisis Negatively Impacting Counterinsurgency Efforts Against Boko Haram
The revenue crunch will make it difficult to counter the surge in violence from extremist groups. Read more »
July 22, 2022
Zambia: Zambia On the Brink of Historic Debt Relief Deal
The deal that Zambia strikes with its many international creditors could set a precedent for Africa. Read more »