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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Standard Bank authorised to clear Chinese currency in AfricaStandard Bank has announced that it has been jointly authorised, along with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, to clear Renminbi in Africa.
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Oil markets brace for Hormuz reopeningThe energy sector is preparing for a possible restart in oil production and trading following the reported peace agreement between the US and Iran.
view articleSouth Africa’s unemployment rate rises in first quarter
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AI and Digital Capabilities for Africa’s DevelopmentThe 10th Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference successfully concluded this week after a six-year break. Hosted by the Human Sciences Research Council in Johannesburg, the event is a critical platform for reimagining Africa's development through a digital lens. University of Johannesburg's Dr Miriam Altman weighs in.
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SA, China strike duty-free trade relations agreementSouth Africa has secured a commitment for duty-free access to Chinese markets by the end of March. The two countries have signed a framework agreement which is a wide-ranging pact covering trade, investment, new energy and multilateral cooperation. The dtic says this strengthens economic ties between SA and China. This comes amid a drive to seek further opportunities due to the uncertain global trade climate. Economist Mirriam Altman weighs in.
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The 56th World Economic Forum in DavosProfessor Miriam Altman weighs in on The 56th World Economic Forum in Davos
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Having played a pivotal role in Telkom’s turnaround – and guiding the strategic growth of numerous organisations and institutions – strategist, economist, and change catalyst Miriam Altman shares three powerful principles for succeeding in challenging or even toxic environments.
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State of SA’s GDP ahead of Q2 dataEconomist Prof. Miriam Altman discusses the state of the country's economy after the GDP figures showed a slight growth in the first quarter of the year.
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Judge For Yourself | Can GNU deliver on constitutional promises? | 31 July 2025https://www.enca.com/shows/judge-yourself-can-gnu-deliver-constitutional-promises-31-july-2025
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Godongwana’s budget must be pro-growthFinance Minister Enoch Godongwana has the unenviable task of pleasing different parts of SA society when he delivers the budget on Wednesday. After two rejected proposed budgets and a R75 billion revenue shortfall, the minister and his team will have to table a pro-growth budget, while avoiding major cuts. University of Johannesburg's School of Economics Miriam Altman weighs in.
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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.
view articleLatest 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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Despite Moody’s warning, 2024 elections unlikely to lead to crisis momenthttps://youtu.be/SCqOrrqfnng?si=1OzeS_0a7p3qYZeB
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