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Failure by industry stakeholders to act towards finding a sustainable solution for energy constraints will only result in deepening woes for the construction sector

18 September 2014

Eskom’s recent announcement regarding project delays in both the completion and critical maintenance of numerous local power plants means that for the next few years, load shedding will be a reality. While the negative impact of electricity constraints will be felt across sectors, it is the emerging contractors within the construction sector for whom the immediate future will prove particularly challenging.

Growing demand increases African allure

11 September 2014

Global insurance trends are changing. In the past, demand for insurance was mainly high in developed markets where the public saw the need for financial protection. Today however, there is a significant shift towards developing markets where economic growth is outstripping that of developed markets.

Human errors may cause poor investment decisions

04 September 2014

There are a multitude of factors which determine the performance of a share, including whether a fund manager should be adopting a passive or an active investment strategy. However, how much of a role do human thought patterns play in this field and how does this damage an investment strategy?

If it is not broken, why fix it?

28 August 2014

What type of a medical industry is starting to unfold in South Africa? Not only has the industry become tied up with a pricing scandal with the competition commission, National Treasury is implementing restrictions on gap cover, which adds a new plot twist in the demarcation debate. Treasury has recently invited the industry to respond to the proposed demarcation regulations on healthcare products. This invitation has received many responses.

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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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