PIVOT POINT: Lehohla hails significance of launch of the Economic Modelling Academy.

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Dr Pali Lehohla joins us to talk about the objectives of his latest project, the Economic Modelling Academy (EMA), a programme aimed at addressing a lack of extensive planning in implementing government policy.

The Economic Modelling Academy has a profound acronym, Ema. In the Sesotho languages Ema carries paradoxical meanings. It means stop, and it also means stand or rise. Depending on your station in life, the word advises appropriately with a profound philosophical advice on reflection.
7 Jul 2022 4AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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