Mhlanga is Rand Merchant Bank chief economist and head of research.
ISAAH MHLANGA: State’s investment strike contradicts its employment ambitions
To create jobs SA needs to focus on investment- and not consumption policies such as the basic income grant, writes ...
Policy coherence is still a pipe dream in SA
Our policymakers should be learning something from China’s leaders and the clarity of their overarching agenda
South Africa is at risk of getting into an infrastructure paradox
There is insufficient investment in infrastructure even though there is high demand and adequate capital
In defence of economic models
They are just a part of policy decisions — they are not the policy
ISAAH MHLANGA | The new energy reform takes us into a better, hopeful era
Ramaphosa's bold announcement reinforces the shift to major structural reform
SA interest rates likely to be steady for a year
Market expects the first US rate increase will come in 2023 as Federal Reserve party continues
Reserve Bank cannot depress rates to lower capital costs
Cost of capital is determined by supply and demand for that capital in the economy
Treasury and private sector must pull out all stops to prop up economy
Amid the virus outbreak, Treasury could grant tax exemptions to some companies, which would help save jobs
SA’s investment drive remains a hard sell
Good public relations will not be enough to elevate SA's status as a good place to invest.