What do we expect from the MTBPS?

Economic Research Southern Africa

Oct 27 2023 | 00:23:35

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Show Notes

Prior to last year’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) there was a windfall in corporate income tax owing to a commodity boom. This year South Africa finds itself in a very different position. Not only has much changed internationally, but domestically despite fiscal consolidation efforts, there are many demands on a limited pool of funds. In this podcast, ERSA’s host, sits down with Isaah Mhlanga, a Chief Economist and Head of Research at Rand Merchant Bank to discuss expectations from the upcoming MTBPS. How may the wars between Russia and Ukraine or Israel and Hamas impact the South African […]

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