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GUEST – Busisiwe Mavuso - Chief Executive Officer of Business Leadership South Africa

CEOs from over 115 leading corporations operating in South Africa and which collectively employ 1.2-million people and have a combined market value of R11-trillion, have formally pledged to help the country overcome the problems currently undermining inclusive economic growth. The companies operate across all sectors of the South African economy, which is currently characterised by low economic growth, collapsing infrastructure, rampant crime and corruption, and extremely high levels of inequality and unemployment.
27 Jul 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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