While 2016 might turn out to be the most difficult year for South African consumers in two decades, next year may bring "moderate improvement" to the economy – although nowhere near the elusive 6% growth target. Despite South Africans' tendency to focus on the negative, the local economy still has some positive aspects, economist Prof André Roux, director of the Institute for Futures Research at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), said yesterday (20 July 2016). He shared … [Read more...] about Civil Servants earn more than their peers in Private Sector
andre roux
Which is bigger – Mining or Tourism?
At business breakfast for the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) at the PE St Georges Club this morning, Professor Andre Roux reminded us that the Mining and Agriculture sector in South Africa comprises around 10% of the SA Economy, the services sector around 70% and of that the Tourism sector is bigger than mining and agriculture. SA's Sports Economy is bigger than SA's Gold Economy. We have bountiful natural attractions and world class sportsmen. Algoa Bay is recognised as … [Read more...] about Which is bigger – Mining or Tourism?
