College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2019 3 The CBE contributes to reducing inequality by creating employment and economic opportunities, particularly for young people and women. Our vision is clear, we develop critical thinkers and problem solvers who address business, economic and societal challenges proF dAneel vAn lill Executive Dean: College of Business and Economics Overview Design Elements Print Media Digital Media Event Elements Stationer Visual style 2 Desig Elements Print Media Digital Media Event Elements the south african economy remains persistently weak, largely attributable to stagnant private investment and exports and declining mining and manufacturing productivity. investors’ sentiments are rather dim in the face of CoVid-19, unreliable electricity supply or unplanned load shedding. the Eskom crisis followed by CoVid-19 have exacerbated growth constraints portraying weak economic management and leadership and severe impact on smEs. on a lighter note, the imf found tha while south Africa had “undeniable, untapped economic potential”, deteriorating fiscal and debt positions, as well as difficulties in the operations of state-owned enterprises were identified as risks to economic recovery. government, notably national treasury, seems mindful of the fiscal risks. the focus is on rooting out corruption, taking a stand on sAA, addressing regulatory constraints, labour market rigidities, inefficient infrastructure, the state of education, healthcare and governance accountability in municipalities.
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