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Nicola Mawson

Freelance Journalist

Nicola's Notes: Eskom maelstrom

Nicola Mawson|Published 7 years ago

Brian Molefe’s return to head Eskom smacks of conspiracy, and isn’t as clear cut as one may think, argues Nicola Mawson.

Nicola’s Notes: Beyond trickle down to inclusivity

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

If we want inclusive growth that benefits all, we need to collectively invest so that all Africans can benefit writes Nicola Mawson.

Fitch also downgrades SA to junk

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

The second of the big three international ratings agencies has moved, with Fitch downgrading SA to junk.

Fitch follows S&P, downgrades SA

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

The second of the big three international ratings agencies has moved, with Fitch downgrading SA to junk.

#AntiZuma: Rand relatively unchanged

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

South Africa’s local currency was relatively unchanged after lunchtime on Friday, despite thousands taking part in an anti-Zuma protest.

Nicola's Notes: Costly protest

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

South Africans must make their voices heard, but Nicola Mawson asks if marches are the only solution.

Moody’s places SA on review

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Moody’s Investors Service says it is replacing SA on review, and may downgrade the country.

Govt committed to growing economy – Treasury

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

The National Treasury says, after SA was downgraded to junk, it will continue to work with stakeholders.

Guptas’ Oakbay to continue to fight Gordhan

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments, which is embroiled in a legal battle with Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, will continue to fight his legal bid.

Nicola’s Notes: Government ineptitude

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Government’s inaction leaves millions of people worried about their future, while a contract was allowed to continue despite a court order, writes Nicola Mawson. ...

Nicola’s Notes: Chasing the money

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is between a rock and a hard place, but did he make the right decision, asks Nicola Mawson.

Nicola's Notes: A boring, credible budget

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Although there were no surprises in the budget, did Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan lay down just what SA Inc needs, asks Nicola Mawson.

Nicola’s Notes: Spam, spam, spam

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Nicola Mawson ponders why we’re seeing a coincidental uptick in spam asking consumers if they are debt-stressed.

Nicola’s Notes: Making doing business easier

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Removing stumbling blocks for business is great, but let’s make sure the solution doesn’t trip us up, writes Nicola Mawson.

‘Gordhan smeared our name’ - Guptas

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Oakbay Investments has hit back at Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, claiming he deliberately went on a smear campaign after it.

Nicola’s Notes: Scant relief

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

The Reserve Bank should consider bringing lending rates down, argues Nicola Mawson.

‘Gordhan’s affidavit is flawed’ - Guptas

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

Lawyers acting on behalf of Oakbay Investments – which is owned by the controversial Gupta family – file an affidavit with the Pretoria High Court.

Nicola’s Notes: No country can be an island

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

South Africa can benefit from the turf war being played out at #WEF2017 between China and – in abstention – the US, writes Nicola Mawson.

Nicola’s Notes: The year that was(n’t)

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

This has been a tough year, but a show of solidarity will pull us through 2017, writes Nicola Mawson.

Pravin's most important mini-budget

Nicola Mawson|Published 8 years ago

FINANCE Minister Pravin Gordhan is set to present what many view as his most important mini-budget yet in Parliament tomorrow afternoon.