DAY 3 of the World Economic Forum: Role of Private Sector participation at WEF

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GUEST - Bonang Mohale - Chairman of Bidvest Group Limited, and former BUSA president

South Africa remains Africa’s most sophisticated economy in many areas, with leading infrastructure and its most diversified economy. Fiscally speaking, South Africa has been driving a number of reforms to help unlock investment, both domestic and international, in key sectors including energy, high tech, automotive and agriculture. Brand South Africa will be using this year’s meeting to strengthen South Africa’s position as Africa’s most investible economy as well as a gateway to the African continent.
17 Jan 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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