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Raymond Parsons

Raymond Parsons is a South African economist and academic who serves as a professor at North-West University Business School. He is a prominent commentator on economic policy, business conditions and macroeconomic trends in South Africa. Parsons is frequently quoted in media coverage on matters relating to fiscal policy, monetary policy, economic growth and the business environment. He has built a reputation as an independent voice on economic affairs, offering analysis on government policy decisions and their implications for the private sector. His commentary often addresses issues such as inflation, interest rates, public finances and structural reforms. Parsons has held senior positions in South African business organisations and has contributed to policy debates on competitiveness, investment climate and regulatory reform. He is a regular contributor to business news platforms and participates in public discussions on economic strategy. His academic role at North-West University Business School involves teaching and research in economics and business management. Parsons's insights are sought by policymakers, business leaders and journalists seeking expert perspective on South Africa's economic trajectory.

Raymond Parsons Updates


SA's unemployment rate rose to 32.7%
SA's unemployment rate rose to 32.7%
15th May 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 32.7% from 31.4% in Q4 of 2025, according to data from Statistics South Africa. 


Fuel pumps
Govt announces further two-month extension to fuel price relief
28th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on global oil prices and domestic fuel prices, National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has... 


Middle East uncertainty elevates first-quarter Policy Uncertainty Index reading
30th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The North-West University (NWU) Business School’s Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) increased to 77.8 for the first quarter, from 64.9 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The elevated PUI in the first... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
DMPR fast-tracks domestic petroleum policy in bid for resilience  
16th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) works to enact new oil and gas-focused frameworks and regulations to promote local production and ensure the country is not as dependent... 


South African flag
Questions linger on the sustainability of continued GDP growth
10th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, with GDP having expanded by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth for the country,... 


The Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
South Africa can expect fuel price increases amid Middle East conflict
2nd March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The biggest immediate impact of the US-Israeli attack on Iran on countries like South Africa will be the elevated uncertainty about global oil prices and the prospect of higher fuel costs in the... 


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Parsons welcomes US court’s tariff decision, but warns challenges still lie ahead
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The US Supreme Court’s decision last week to declare President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs illegal is a “welcome respite” for several countries, South Africa included, which have had to... 


Implementation of SoNA commitments crucial, business organisations say
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The implementation of policies and projects, sticking to timelines and responsibility for their delivery so that they are measurable and sustained are crucial for South Africa, emphasised business... 


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