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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.

Listen to the podcast on SAFM by Miriam Altman – Director at Altman Advisory; Professor of Practice UJ

Challenges faced by National Infrastructure Plan 2050

Government 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 business

Economists 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. Tune into Newzroom Afrika channnel 405 for more details.

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.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.

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?

The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced wireless technologies will depend largely on how we choose to use them.

In this episode, we hear from economist and Professor of 4IR Practice, Professor Miriam Altman, on the  impact of this Fourth Industrial Revolution on Africa’s economic potential and how we can adapt and get more value to be able to compete globally.

What is the economy overview of South Africa especially after the reserve bank increased the inflation rate and the non stop load shedding?

Prof Miriam Altman, Professor of 4IR Practice and School of Economics at the University of Johannesburg – 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?

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WATCH: Long Road to Energy Reform

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As the country grapples with another week of loadshedding, Eskom’s worst case scenario modelling for energy availability factors at its aging coal plants is coming to pass, highlighting the urgency with which the country needs to move on the long and winding road to total energy market reform.

Late on Friday 26 August, the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) asked for public comment on three section 34 determinations made by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, which the minister sent to NERSA for concurrence.
The first one is for 14 791 MW of solar, wind and storage capacity to be procured. A second one is for 1 000 MW from biomass and landfill projects. The third one is for 3 000 MW of gas. This is a massive announcement. It more than doubles the total MWs in procurement, pushing the total over 33 000 MW of capacity that will be opened for bids, and in due course connected to the grid.
Murmurings ahead of the mini budget are also that Treasury will assume a portion of Eskom’s debt.
All the while Eskom’s EAF declines and serious concerns are being raised about whether the Koeberg 20 year life extension target date of 2024 will be achieved.

To talk about this Michael Avery is joined by Grove Steyn, MD of Meridian Economics; Miriam Altman, Director at Altman Advisory & Professor, 4IR Practice at the University of Johannesburg & Mark Swilling, Professor at Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University

View the full article: https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/2022-09-13-watch-sas-long-road-to-energy-reform/

Theft of metals costs SA billions

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel will brief Parliament on the draft policy proposals on scrap metals. To talk about what the government can do to fight cable theft. Professor Miriam Altman, an economic adviser and member of the National Planning Commission speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403