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Inside Your Business: President Ramaphosa Must Not Forget The Needs Of Entrepreneurs at SONA

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When President Ramaphosa engages us in his State of the Nation Address on the 10 February, his plate will be full of several issues he has to focus on. While he cannot ignore SA’s pressing needs of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. He must keep in mind the immense challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the recent unrest, and the ongoing economic downturn. Shawn Theunissen President Of The Johannesburg Chamber Of Commerce And Industry joins us to reminds us of the importance entrepreneurs, and why they need to be addressed in the State of the Nation Address.
9 Feb 2022 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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