Dr. Roelof Botha, esteemed economist and economic adviser to APS Africa and the Optimum Investment Group, shares his insights on the current economic landscape.

April started on the worst possible note for South Africa, with US President Donald Trump announcing a general tariff of 30% on imports.

Although South Africa recorded a positive GDP growth rate in 2024, the average real growth rate (year-on-year) over the past six quarters

February started on a sour (and rather dark) note. Shortly after achieving accolades for 300 days without load-shedding,