Mhlanga is executive chief economist at Alexander Forbes.

ISAAH MHLANGA | President’s address falls short of bold decisions

The government achieved three important targets set out in 2020, but the delays and failures of the remaining 23 were glossed over and simply ...

ISAAH MHLANGA | High minimum wages hinder efforts to cut unemployment

SA's labour market policies do not seek to solve the problems of what should be its primary constituency; the millions of people without jobs ...

ISAAH MHLANGA | Four scenarios for central bank policy

The emergence of the Omicron variant has added to the uncertainty that normally comes with the beginning of a new year

ISAAH MHLANGA | The Grinches who stole Christmas are central bankers after all

The Reserve Bank's interest rate hike has angered many who feel their December has been ruined by higher interest costs, writes Isaah Mhlanga.

ISAAH MHLANGA | Godongwana has spoken, now the government must act

Enoch Godongwana made his first major policy announcement this week as finance minister. How the good parts will benefit SA will depend on whether ...

ISAAH MHLANGA | The growth story Godongwana needs in his budget speech to be ...

The minister will have to convince us he is not anti-poor, will increase fiscal sustainability and move on already made plans, writes Isaah Mhlanga.

ISAAH MHLANGA | Unchecked welfare spending will lead SA into economic ruin

An analysis of recent national budgets gives the lie to the growth stimulus argument for a basic income grant, writes Isaah Mhlanga.