RICHARD RUSHTON: A purpose for businesses beyond profit is essential
The 2020 budget was a rallying cry for businesses to do better, just because it’s the right thing to do
10 March 2020 - 16:25
Finance minister Tito Mboweni must be credited for spelling out what needs to be done in SA in his recent budget speech, knowing fully that there will likely be a price to be paid.
Thanks to his courage, the budget has created an opportunity for the country to break out of an economic funk and get on with the job of creating growth and employment, which, more than anything, is what we need right now...
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