I am a strategist, economist and social activist, and have served in leadership roles driving significant transformation. My professional life has been focused on framing and executing scalable high impact solutions to economic development challenges.
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2025 budget discussions in perspectiveAs MPs are set to vote on the 2025 budget in Parliament tomorrow, a lot is still up in the air. Economists Prof. Miriam Altman and Dr Iraj Abedian put the discussions in perspective.
Latest data from Stats SA shows that total employment in the formal sector declined
Latest data from Stats SA shows that total employment in the formal sector declined by 1.2% in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter of this year. This was largely informed by significant declines in business services, manufacturing, transport and mining just to mention a few.
Inside Track: JHB Water Crisis – What’s being done?South Africa's largest city is in a water crisis. Have you had your water cut, had low pressure, or had your water throttled?
Building a bridge to shared prosperity | Miriam Altman | TEDxJohannesburgSalonSouth Africa has had great successes in its journey from apartheid to democracy but struggles to build a bridge from economic exclusion to shared prosperity.
How will SA benefit from Chinese investment?Ramaphosa addressed meetings at the China-Africa Forum, where he also co-chaired the High-Level Panel on Industrialisation, Agricultural Modernisation, and Green Development, among others.
WATCH: How SA can harness AI to drive growth and prosperityBusiness Day TV speaks to iLeadLAB manager at Regent Business School Richard Shewry, and Miriam Altman, professor of 4IR Practice at UJ.
Altman advises on way forward for seventh administrationFormer commissioner of the National Planning Commission Prof. Miriam Altman says the seventh administration should strive to continue with already implemented programmes rather than coming up with changes.
Coalition government on cards post May 29 electionsWith a number of election polls predicting that no party is likely to
win a majority in the upcoming elections, a coalition government might
be on the cards.
Despite Moody’s warning, 2024 elections unlikely to lead to crisis momenthttps://youtu.be/SCqOrrqfnng?si=1OzeS_0a7p3qYZeB
‘Lighting a fire under people’s bums’ is what’s needed in SA
People should not be getting bonuses just for breathing. The point is to get onto a path of continuous improvement and learning that creates hope and dynamism and delivers a psychological boost: Dr Miriam Altman.
Grants offer relief to manyEconomist and strategist Prof. Miriam Altman says social grants continue to be one of the most important services that governments across the world continue to use to offer relief to some of its indigent citizens.
Is Godongwana’s 2023 Budget credible? These are six ways to know.Godongwana faces the annual South African conundrum in his 2023 Budget: can he reveal a credible path to stabilising public finances, while also enabling activities that promote progression to a decent life?
Public comment on the draft National State Enterprises Bill comes to an endThe bill will see the axing of the Department of Enterprises, and in its place have a new state-owned holding company to oversee SOEs.
Why is government not meeting the NDP goals?
Join former Commissioner Dr. Miriam Altman and the host as they delve into the challenges facing the nation in meeting its development targets. Discover the key factors affecting progress, from leadership accountability to infrastructure issues, and gain valuable insights into the path forward.
Challenges faced by National Infrastructure Plan 2050Government first introduced the National Development Plan 2012 with the aim of achieving them by 2030. National Infrastructure Plan 2050 Lead drafter Dr Miriam Altman speaks to Hugo Ribatika about some of the challenges faced. Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
Discussion | Is Finance Minister Godongwana’s 2023 Budget credible?Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the country's budget for the year ahead. He had to walk a tightrope, balancing the need to stabilise public finances with the need to promote economic growth. What can be gleaned from the 2023 budget speech? To discuss this further is Dr. Miriam Altman from Altman Advisory.
Impact of SA greylisting on businessEconomists are warning that the decision to grey list South Africa may effectively hike the cost of doing business in the country. Prof. Miriam Altman explains.
How can SA’s state of affairs be turned around?
Professor Miriam Altman from the School of Economics, University of Johannesburg discusses how SA's state of affairs can be turned around as many SOEs are in a deplorable state.
The 4IR Impact on Africa’s economic potentials
How will this Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) that has ushered in a new era of economic disruption in Africa affect its economy?
What is the economy overview of South Africa especially after the reserve bank increased the inflation rate and the non stop load shedding?What is the economy overview of South Africa especially after the reserve bank increased the inflation rate and the non stop load shedding , What does it mean for a consumer whose still paying bond payments?
