IN CONVERSATION WITH Dale T McKinley- economist

South Africa’s economic reform agenda appears to be gaining positive attention on the global stage, with Team South Africa reporting that its engagement at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos has resonated more effectively with international investors than in previous years. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the delegation returned with “good news” — highlighting improvements in electricity supply and structural reforms, rather than the traditional narrative of persistent energy and logistics problems.