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You cannot build sensible policy on slush!

26 September 2008 | The Stage

Once upon a time there was a poor Irish potato farmer named Paddy. He was a religious man who yearned for better financial times. Each night he ended his prayers with an impassioned plea: “Dear Lord, if it pleases you, allow me to win the Lottery!” Alas d

A can of worms: Rushed legislation affects everyone

26 September 2008 | Featured Story

A great deal has been written about the manner in which government is pushing laws through Parliament of late. Complaints include insufficient consultation with industry players and a failure to consider the wider implications of the changes – especially

Can government flip 25 million hectares in six years?

12 September 2008 | The Stage

One of the most sensitive issues in modern-day South Africa is that of land. We’ve had to find ways to address the legacy of the Apartheid government’s separate development policy, which saw sections of the population forcibly removed and re-settled. And

Five investment trends to bank on

12 September 2008 | Featured Story

One of the highlights at a recent Nedgroup Investments road show was a presentation by Sarasin & Partners’ chief executive, Guy Monson. Sarasin runs the Nedgroup Investments’ Global Balanced Fund. The presentation covered a range of interesting topics, fo

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Question

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

Answer

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

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