SAB boss says linking excise hikes to inflation can unlock investment
CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac says it would aid long-term planning and tackle SA’s growing illicit alcohol trade
27 February 2025 - 05:00
SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac says the industry’s call for the National Treasury to link excise hikes to headline inflation can help the sector better plan projects and make investment decisions faster and put the brakes on illicit alcohol trade.
Rivett-Carnac said linking excise increases to inflation would make long-term investment decisions easier and increases would be more predictable...
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