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White Zulu GG Alcock on the rise of the 'Kasinomic Revolution'

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JOHANNESBURG — GG Alcock is no stranger to BizNews as he's been interviewed previously by Alec Hogg as well as having had one of his articles published on BizNews. It was therefore great to catch up with GG and find out about his latest book, 'Kasinomic Revolution - The Rise of African Informal Economies'. In this podcast, GG explains how the book consists of a series of fascinating case studies that illustrate how the informal economy in South Africa should be taken far more seriously. GG also goes on to explain how government officials in South Africa - both at local and national level - just don't fully grasp the massive importance and potential of this sector. Take a listen. - Gareth van Zyl
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20 Nov 2018 2AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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