Insights

Scaling Sustainability

In SNG Grant Thornton, the responsibility for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives within senior management is shared among key roles.

For 20 years, we have cast a light on issues surrounding gender diversity in senior management among businesses

Findings concerning constraints on business growth in H1 2023 reflect a fairly positive picture.

A boost to economic growth would be forthcoming if the government's planned infrastructure investments were realised.

H1 2023 GDP growth exceeded expectations due to a continued increase in gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), which had declined for almost a decade until late 2021.

70% of South African businesses expect increased profitability in the next 12 months, leading to greater interest in staff skills and new buildings. However, investment in plant and machinery has decreased.

What impact has the decline in inflation from levels above 7% to below 5% had on the current economic resilience of the economy?

Why have higher interest rates over the past two years adversely impacted consumer spending?

A Closer Look at SA's Economic Impact on Local Mid-Market Businesses

This is the release of our first Transparency Report for the firm, marking an important milestone for us.

Unlike South Africa, Eswatini is a small country with a developing business market of about 25,947 small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

While progress on the overall number of women in senior leadership continues, this year’s research shows it is concerningly slow.

The business market in Eswatini is made up of various industries including retail, agro-processing, and tourism, apart from few multi-nationals which are export oriented within the manufacturing sector.

Energy costs and economic uncertainty are the top concerns for South African Businesses

South African Business Pulse H2 2022 Performance Indicators