Delivering a difficult MTBPS

Economic Research Southern Africa

Nov 03 2023 | 00:23:39

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Show Notes

Running up to the elections next year, this was a difficult MTBPS to deliver. The global environment is inflationary, and growth forecasts have been revised down with lower revenue expected from our largest trade partner, China. Following on from last week’s podcast, ERSA’s host is joined by Isaah Mhlanga, a Chief Economist and Head of Research at Rand Merchant Bank to discuss expectations from the upcoming MTBPS. Together they discuss whether expectations were met and what the strained budget means for South Africa going forward. While there is no shortage of good plans, questions are raised about the ability to […]

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