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The Bill is here – no sign of the codes so far

Haven't read it yet.  Here they are  via bbbee.typepad.com However most people in the industry want to see that codes. My first reading of the bill has some very worrisome aspects to...

The Bill is here

Haven't read it yet.  Here they are ...

Eskom’s and other parastatals’ exemption for certain sections of the PPPFA

At round about the exact same time as Pravin posted this notice, I was writing my post on Eskom's illegal behaviour.  My bona fides are still intact. You can look through the Treasury notice...

Confirming the PPPFA’s applicability and the DTI workshop

This notice was issued by Treasury this afternoon regarding the applicability of the PPPFA – it was issued in June but made the front page of www.gov.za today.  Reinforces my earlier post...

Govt names designated products for local procurement

Government has named the "first wave" of products that will require a minimum level of local content in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, which came into effect on...

Why does Eskom always get it wrong?

Eskom probably regards themselves as the saviour of black business and on paper you might even be able to agree with them. There is little doubt that Eskadaat 6's intentions were to promote black...

Happy PPPFA day

Today is the day that the new PPPFA regulations come into effect.  All bids advertised from today onwards are subject to the new regulations.  If you have a moment, why not read your new...

Keeping new balance – Sibonelo Radebe

Still on BEE, we have introduced a series of stories themed Comrades in Business. We aimed to hold accountable individuals who have benefited from BEE. The series was launched on the back of concerns...

BUSA and PPPs

Busa indicated South Africa spent only 0.6% of annual GDP on PPPs in the past 15 years, while other countries with superior economic growth such as India spent up to 1.1%. Busa believes the business...