These future economists are the top 20 finalists in the Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech competition. The competition is in its 48th edition and it culminates in the delivery of the National Budget Speech to take place on Wednesday.
The students from seven different universities across the country had already gathered at Cape Town’s Lagoon Beach Hotel where they have to impress judges with their ideas on: South Africa is in a fiscal position to drive NH1, and answer questions on wether the trade war between the US and China is good for global growth.
Nedbank’s economist Busi Radebe said the students have to show off their economics knowledge. “They also have to use this opportunity in a fine way to come up with solutions to economic problems faced by the country. I also hope that they will learn something from some of the country’s top economists,” she said.
CoruscaKhaya Lack of common sense is the problem in SA. LAND! LAND! LAND is the key to unlock the economy.
CoruscaKhaya Maybe they will be smarter than the people in charge because honestly this country is just moving in same circle
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