Quite Frankly
JJ TABANE | Has the Reserve Bank been compromised?
Only the naive will ever think the bank is totally free of political influence
29 August 2023 - 20:46
The drafters of our constitution introduced institutions meant to be independent enough to create checks and balances to avoid the abuse of power. When these clauses, such as in chapter 9 of the constitution, the assumption was that while independent, these institutions would be appointed by a credible government that has integrity. ..
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