Dr Christie Viljoen - PwC Economist

Although West Africa boasts the largest GDP on the continent, 51% of West African CEOs believe the regional economy will decline in the next 12 months. Read the full survey. #CEOSurvey #WMACEOSurvey pwc.smh.re/1TkG

Cities worldwide are placing resilience at the top of their agendas to better prepare for future disruptors. Read more to find out what the essential elements of a successful #urban resilience strategy are. #ClimateChange #Sustainability pwc.smh.re/1TBk

Reshaping the future of food production and distribution is crucial. The food industry possesses numerous strategies to satisfy future nutritional needs sustainably. Explore here for more insights. #foodsecurity #sustainability #foodsupply pwc.smh.re/1SYl

Strategic Transformation that Enables Sustainable Growth pwc.smh.re/1SHL

Findings from PwC’s #AfricaBusinessAgenda suggests that CEOs in Africa are more optimistic about growth prospects, the long-term viability of their organisations and revenue outlook compared to CEOs globally. Explore insights here: pwc.co.za/en/publication…

We’re pleased to share our first South Africa #EconomicOutlook report for 2024. The report analyses crises across five areas of South African society, as well as how local businesses can use these crises to have a positive impact on their communities. ow.ly/fv6N50Qt5hR

Consumers are anticipated to spend around R7bn more this Black Friday: Shoppers must prioritise their online security as growing mobile handset usage and electronic payments leaves consumers vulnerable to cyber attackers pwc.co.za/en/press-room/… #BlackFriday

In this edition we focus on key economic and fiscal factors ahead of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), set to be released on 1 November 2023. Download the report for insights into South Africa’s fiscal environment. ow.ly/4XPb50Q0YPg #MTBPS #fiscalpolicy

If #SouthAfrica gets an extra #publicholiday following the #Springboks triumph this past weekend, I suggest December 18th. We lose out on the Day of Reconciliation because December 16th is on a Saturday ... so how about we get it on the following Monday?

The September edition of PwC’s South Africa #Economic Outlook is available now! In this report, we conduct a simulation that brings the current youth and graduate #unemployment rates back to the levels seen in 2008. Download the report for full insights. pwc.smh.re/1Lv2

Out now! South Africa Economic Outlook - Jobs, #inflation and #interestrate trends point to some positive news for the consumer economy. In this edition, we unpack some positive factors related to the consumer outlook. Explore the full report today. pwc.smh.re/1Ks0

PwC’s latest edition of the South Africa #Economic Outlook focuses on a collection of five challenges currently faced by local companies, including the weak economy, #jobs, social stability and #technological change. Download the report here. pwc.smh.re/1JLB

The PwC #AfricaBusinessAgenda: South African Perspective 2023 report highlights the challenges and opportunities that #SouthAfrica faces in terms of #economic growth, company profitability and talent development. Download the report to learn more. pwc.smh.re/1Ixf

Just launched! ‘South Africa Economic Outlook - Beyond GDP: Measuring socio-economic progress with companies’ non-financial data.’ Download the publication today! pwc.smh.re/1IOj

Explore our latest #Zambia Economic Review report presenting an analysis of Zambia’s #financial performance and position as well as our views on what it means for citizens, businesses and all other interested parties. pwc.smh.re/1IGT

Load-shedding in the crosshairs as Budget 2023 announces R9 billion in incentives for businesses and households to invest in renewable energy like solar. #Budget2023 #BudgetSpeech pwc.co.za/en/publication…

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will this week announce its decision on South Africa's status. #fatf #greylisting pwc.co.za/en/press-room/…

Out now! In the first edition of PwC’s South Africa #EconomicOutlook for 2023, we review PwC’s scenarios for five key macroeconomic variables: the exchange rate, consumer price #inflation, #InterestRates, economic growth and the #unemployment rate. ow.ly/Te3E50MEeja

Leaders need to empower their people like never before if they are to withstand the pressures of today’s economic environment and long-term disruptors. See how CEOs are thinking about the year ahead in our 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, launching Monday 16 January. #CEOSurvey

'Rebuilding social cohesion is an essential contributor to economic development in South Africa’ explores how private sector companies can help resolve societal challenges in South Africa by incorporating #ESG factors into their strategy. #COP27 pwc.co.za/en/publication…