OFM Business Hour - Government needs to get the balance right

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Professor Rashied Small, Executive: Centre of Future Excellence (CoFE), South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) says it’s been clear for some time that Government has realized the imperative to open up the economy. But, at the same time, it faces a significant challenge because infections in the country’s economic heartland of Gauteng appear to be on the rise. Balancing economic and health interests successfully will require a steady hand on the tiller and the full cooperation of the populace, including business.
21 Jul 2020 2PM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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