The chickens are out for Patel – Ivo Vegter
In a stunning admission that import tariffs materially hurt consumers, so-called ‘anti-dumping’ tariffs on chicken are being suspended for a year.
In a stunning admission that import tariffs materially hurt consumers, so-called ‘anti-dumping’ tariffs on chicken are being suspended for a year.
The government loves its industry Master Plans. So do industries, because who doesn’t like juicy incentives?
Alec will be missing out on seeing Trade & Industry minister Rob Davies at South Africa House tomorrow discussing the country’s latest investment incentives.
In its 4th year The CEO SleepOut has raised more money than any other single event in South African history.
Alec Hogg’s keynote after attending the WEF meeting in Davos (for the 15th time) where SA president-in-waiting Ramaphosa made a favourable impression.
This year in Davos, Rob Davies was inundated by business executives seeking meetings to discuss how they could either expand existing investments or introduce new ones.
Does GM’s departure suggest other multinationals will follow? SA’s Trade Minister Rob Davies doesn’t think so.
Pravin Gordhan is a big loss. And having a close Zuma loyalist sets any number of alarm bells ringing. But at least he is not Brian Molefe.
Rumour and speculation remains just that. But one thing is certain. This is going to be a week to remember for South Africans everywhere.
The stark contrast in South Africa’s fortunes at Davos 2017, compared to 2016, are clear in this summation by Alec Hogg.