Its social and economic focus was in step with its emancipatory role before its 1993 volte-face
Business and government are set to clash over the Licensing of Businesses Bill, which is seen as an attack on entrepreneurship and job creation.
But the tough penalties envisaged will do nothing to encourage meeting the targets, business claims.
Business has warned that the proposed amendments to labour laws will increase the cost of employment significantly, writes Lynley Donnelly.
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/ 8 September 2011
Business Unity SA says it is looking forward to working with the newly-formed Black Business Council, which split from Busa on Wednesday.
Business Unity SA (Busa) on Thursday called for certainty in the business environment following the establishment of the new administration.
The African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday called on the Competition Commission to intensify its investigations into the causes of high food prices. A spokesperson said all stakeholders in food prices should convene an urgent meeting to discuss ways of minimising the effect of high food prices on the poor.