Author:zakhele-mthembu

The nature of trade April 26, 2023 A trade in the commercial sense is a mutually beneficial exchange. With the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement having come into operation in 2021, ZAKHELE MTHEMBU says it’s fitting to remind ourselves of the benefits of free and unfettered trade – especially for the African continent and its people. A trade is an exchange that has been established, yet what would necessitate this exchange? Why would someone want to exchange something […]

Transnet strikers: killing the golden goose November 25, 2022 Transnet strikers – and other government employees for that matter – are killing the golden goose, writes ZAKHELE MTHEMBU. With news of public sector employees demanding above-inflation wage increases and workers at Transnet going on strike this year, the role of government in employment must be reconsidered to determine whether it is beneficial to our society. South Africa boasts a large public sector. Over 12% of the GDP is directed to […]