Black business council
Business welcomes govt commitment to infrastructure investment
The President referenced the R100 billion infrastructure fund in his address on Thursday night, saying it's now in full operation, and funding projects like the...
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Govt must take urgent steps to implement economic recovery plan - BBC
The latest GDP figures showed the economy contracted by 16.4% in the first and second quarter this year.
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Not all employers 'should be labelled as not adhering' to COVID-19 rules
This week, the Department of Employment and Labour found that some employers did not follow the basic prescripts of occupational health and safety laws and COVID-19 prevention regulations.
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Black Business Council backs govt’s plans to move lockdown to level 3
Businesses and other societal activities were forced to shut down seven weeks ago when the government enforced a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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ANC: Pension funds should also be used to invest in small businesses
The ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe told the Black Business Council summit on Thursday that the funding gap for emerging enterprises could be filled by pensions.
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Malema: Disruption is the only way to reclaim our economy
Speaking at the Black Business Council Summit at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says that just like renovating a house, there will always be problems, but, eventually, you'll get your house in order.
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Malema: Black business is ‘too comfy’ managing ‘white economy’
The EFF leader challenged black business people to disrupt the status quo if a transformed and inclusive economy was to be achieved.
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Ramaphosa calls for transformation in the private sector
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the R100 billion increase in local investment at the South Africa Investment Conference showed that local confidence is growing.
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Top quotes from Ramaphosa's meeting with the Black Business Council
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the Black Business Council at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 21 November 2019. Here are the main outcomes.
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Ramaphosa: De Ruyter appointment as Eskom CEO a step towards stability
The appointment of Andre de Ruyter has received mixed reactions, including criticism that it was anti-transformation.
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Ramaphosa apologises to business owners for govt’s failure to pay on time
President Cyril Ramaphosa was speaking at a meeting with the Black Business Council at the Union Buildings on Thursday.
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We must accept SA economy in serious crisis - Black Business Council
The Black Business Council has likened government’s response to the economic and unemployment crisis to that of a deer in the headlights.
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Business welcomes Ramaphosa’s Cabinet announcement
Business Leadership South Africa’s Bonang Mohale says they are confident President Cyril Ramaphosa's team has the necessary tools to adequately tackle the country's challenges.
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Black Business Council throws weight behind ANC after election victory
The council is now calling for the intensified application of transformative socio-economic policies.
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Zungu: BBC, Busa committed to rebuilding public trust in business, govt
The organisations met last week to discuss the burning issues affecting business in the country.
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BBC ready to tackle unemployment, economic growth & transformation in SA
Businessman Sandile Zungu was declared as the president, replacing Danisa Baloyi.
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Black Business Council appoints new president
BBC CEO Kganki Matabane says Sandile Zungu is a well-respected businessman and fits the position perfectly.
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BBC welcomes ANC’s decision on land reform
The Black Business Council's Kganki Matabane says this will enhance and increase economic participation.
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Black Business Council calls on Eskom to remove Mark Lamberti from board
TimesLive reported that the High Court in Johannesburg found that Mark Lamberti had wrongfully impaired the dignity of Adila Chowan by referring to her as a female employment equity candidate.
