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Don’t expect earth-shattering changes from this year’s Budget – it’s an election year

20 February 2014

This year’s National Budget is unlikely to contain any dramatic surprises and probably won’t include any changes to VAT or Capital Gains Tax rates. Significant changes seem to be limited to non-election years. Think e-tolls, which were hurried in just before the end of last year.

African growth increases as CEO’s show open optimism

19 February 2014

As we steadily move into 2014, there is a general consensus that the global recovery from the 2009 financial crisis will take centre stage as many global economies find themselves in a fairly stable condition.

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.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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