Nicola Mawson

Freelance Journalist

Turnover gains in construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors amid economic challenges

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Discover how South Africa's construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors are thriving with significant turnover growth, even as GDP growth lags and job losses ...

UK tax crackdown hits SA expats’ global wealth

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Among those is the removal of the VAT exemption for private school fees, increases in some rates of capital gains tax and stamp duty land tax, and the extension ...

Embattled ArcelorMittal South Africa welcomes steel tariff review process

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Facing financial turmoil, ArcelorMittal South Africa hopes the ITAC's tariff review will provide crucial support for the struggling steel industry and safeguard ...

Slower manufacturing price pressure points to a potential interest rate cut

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Discover how recent trends in manufacturing price pressures could signal a shift in interest rates, with insights from leading economists on inflation forecasts ...

Price pressures in manufacturing ease in February, hinting at good news for inflation figures

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Discover how February's manufacturing price pressures could signal a shift in South Africa's inflation landscape, as input prices rise and consumer costs loom.

Tourism sector sees spending surge amid seasonal visitor decline

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As South Africa's tourism sector works its way back to pre-pandemic levels, the emphasis on attracting international visitors and enhancing their spending power ...

Why South Africa's job gains remain insufficient amid slow economic growth

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In the previous quarter, the second biggest decline in jobs was in business services, followed by manufacturing, transport, and then mining. However, trade and construction ...

Job creation in trade, transport, and electricity help ease job losses

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Statistics South Africa reports a promising slowdown in job losses, driven by growth in trade, transport, and electricity sectors.

SA’s economy is a ‘no-growth zone’- and the jobs crisis is just the start

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Despite the JSE’s All Share showing significant gains since the pandemic, South Africa is unlikely to achieve the economic growth needed to create a million jobs ...

Everything we know about the repo rate decision

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Explore the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's latest repo rate decision and what it means for the economy.

Inflation stable despite rising food costs and pending VAT hike concerns

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South Africa's inflation holds steady at 3. 2% in February, but a VAT hike and soaring food prices raise concerns about the cost of living for consumers.

Rising Eskom tariffs: How solar power can save you money

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Despite the end of a temporary tax deduction for renewable energy investments, experts argue that solar remains a financially sound choice for households.

Nicola's Notes: Eskom maelstrom

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Brian Molefe’s return to head Eskom smacks of conspiracy, and isn’t as clear cut as one may think, argues Nicola Mawson.

Inflation moderates to 5. 3%

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Headline inflation ? the Consumer Price Index ? has moderated to 5. 3 percent.

MTN invests further into Iran

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MTN, Africa?s largest cellphone company by subscribers, will invest R540 million in Iran.

PetroSA is not in dire straits

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State-owned PetroSA says its board does not intend placing the company under business rescue.

Net1 reputation ‘tarnished’

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Net1 UEPS Technologies says its reputation has been tarnished by ?frivolous public attacks?.

Nicola’s Notes: Beyond trickle down to inclusivity

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If we want inclusive growth that benefits all, we need to collectively invest so that all Africans can benefit writes Nicola Mawson.

Taking branding to the cloud for SMEs

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An entrepreneur is taking her software concept and making it suitable for other small, medium and micro enterprises.

Sibanye gets shareholder OK for R30bn deal

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Sibanye says its bid to but the Stillwater mine in the US has been approved by more than 80 percent of its shareholders.

ZAR breaks through R13

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Just after lunch, news that the rand has recovered substantially ? the rand was trading at R12. 95 to the dollar.

#TheRand drops below R13

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Twitter is abuzz with news that the rand has recovered substantially. This is below the psychological barrier of R13, and well off its recent lows.

#TheRand breaks through R13

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Twitter is abuzz with news that the rand has recovered substantially, breaking through the key R13 to the dollar barrier.

Aspen welcomes probe

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Pharma giant Aspen says it welcomes a potential probe into alleged ant-competitive behaviour.

Nicola’s Notes: Broken telephone

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The decision to not probe the mobile duopoly of MTN and Vodacom may seem like a blow for consumers, writes Nicola Mawson.