Flash Briefing: SA govt to harness R28bn cannabis industry; SA economy 11% bigger than estimated; Treasury

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*South Africa’s government unveiled a master plan aimed at harnessing a R28bn cannabis industry that could potentially create as many as 25,000 jobs and help attract foreign investment.
*South Africa’s economy is 11% bigger than previously estimated, after statistics authorities changed the way they calculate gross domestic product.
*National Treasury has submitted the Second Special Appropriation Bill to parliament, seeking to unlock R32.9bn in extra funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Aug 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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