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BEE Changes Coming To Major Industries

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Law firm Bowman's said its analysis shows an increasing emphasis on regulating property ownership in sectors and economic activities that historically have not been regulated. “Until recently, restrictions on foreign participation on the continent tended to be limited and focused on a few important sectors, such as aviation, logistics, mining, oil and gas broadcasting and telecommunications. .ISRAEL NOKO, CEO OF SCHINDLERS ALSO CEO OF NPI GOVERNANCE CONSULTING FORENSICS explains
13 Apr 2021 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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