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Maarten Van Doesburgh

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Latest publication
Sep 27, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Sunday World
Top 100K sites
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Jul 12, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Maarten Van Doesburgh

    Best to build, not borrow, our way out of decline (opens the original)

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    South Africa’s economy is moving backwards and last week’s economic data has made the case for action even more urgent. Statistics South Africa reported that GDP contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of this year, after growth of just 0.4% in the first quarter. Mining declined by 3.0%, trade by 1.9% and manufacturing by 1.8%, while weak investment continued to weigh on growth. After six-consecutive quarters of expansion, the economy has shifted into reverse. Waiting for a second contraction b

  2. Article · Jul 12, 2026 · Maarten Van Doesburgh

    The world is uncertain. South Africa cannot afford to be (opens the original)

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    Just days ago, global markets were breathing a collective sigh of relief. The prospect of a ceasefire in the Middle East had lifted confidence. Crude oil prices retreated to their lowest levels in months. Investors began pricing in a more stable outlook. There was cautious optimism that one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints was beginning to cool. This week, the optimism was shaken. Hopes of a lasting ceasefire faded as fresh military strikes reignited tension across the regi

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