
By Nomonde Mnukwa
As South Africans prepare to listen and watch the State of the Nation Address (SoNa) on 12 February 2026 at 7pm, the country does so at a time marked by positive developments which include the strengthening of the rand, consecutive quarters of economic growth and having consistent power supply from Eskom.
Our immediate task now is to sustain these positive developments which are as a result of multistakeholder approach aimed at building an inclusive economy. One of the most significant indicators of renewed confidence has been reflected in our economy. South Africa’s sovereign credit rating upgrade from ‘BB-‘ to ‘BB’, the first in nearly two decades, signals sound…
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