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Black business leaders express disappointment at government’s lack of commitment towards economic transformation

17 February 2014

Following last night’s State of the Nation Address, Nonkululeko Gobodo, Chairperson of SizweNtsalubaGobodo, Southern Africa's fifth largest accounting firm, expressed disappointment that Black Economic Empowerment did not feature on his agenda despite being a key driver of economic transformation.

Two Strange Bedfellows

12 February 2014

It is a relief to be back in Johannesburg’s summer after the freezing temperatures that we endured the last month or so in Washington. So what have I learnt during the 4 months in Washington? Growth and social capital stand out.

Slow growth the new normal – BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index

12 February 2014

South African consumers have to strap themselves in for a choppy ride in 2014 as a weak rand, labour strife, higher inflation and rising interest rates are dimming the lights on 2014 before they even had a chance to shine. This is according to the latest BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI).

Sluggish economy to keep the small business sector highly vulnerable

11 February 2014

The optimism that 2014 could be a year of a thriving small business sector is rapidly diminishing as South Africa’s economy continues to face set-backs on various fronts. This is according to Lee Bromfield, CEO Core Lending Products at FNB Commercial and Wealth.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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