This practice is simply a natural consequence of how privatised systems operate, where economic incentives often take priority.
In healthcare, overservicing is an unfortunate side effect of privatisation, driven by financial motives that encourage
unnecessary or excessive treatments, tests, and prescriptions. It’s far more common—and often more insidious—than it appears on
the surface
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The dawn of a new year presents an exciting opportunity for asset managers. It is a time to reflect on the past year, with the clarity that
hindsight offers, and to forecast the trends and themes we expect to see in the months ahead.
We remain cautious about Famous Brands’ strategy to invest significantly in the SADC and AME markets. We would prefer a more focused approach, strictly on a franchise basis rather than corporate stores. A recovery in the AME (Africa, Middle East) division could also drive earnings growth, but we have not yet factored that into our expectations.
We remain cautious about Famous Brands’ strategy to invest significantly in the SADC and AME markets. We would prefer a more focused approach, strictly on a franchise basis rather than corporate stores. A recovery in the AME (Africa, Middle East) division could also drive earnings growth, but we have not yet factored that into our expectations.
For those in the know, Hudaco is ideal for preserving and growing capital. This perception might seem counterintuitive given Hudaco’s prominent position in South Africa’s industrial sector—a sector that has been experiencing deindustrialisation for years.
Mr. Sean Summers was previously the CEO of Pick ‘n Pay for 11 years after joining the company as a trainee in the 70s.
Bytes Technology Group, following its IPO (and unbundling from Altron) on the London Stock Exchange, 2020 marked a significant milestone in its evolution as a key player in the UK’s technology sector.
Established in Cape Town in 1963 by eight wholesalers serving 500 small retailers, the Spar Group has expanded its footprint across Southern Africa and Europe.
If you were to do a simple search on Google about the role of businesses in society, the dominating results would tell you (in numerous ways) that businesses function to provide goods and services to meet the demands of domestic and global communities.
There’s a piece of folk wisdom floating around that suggests 70% of the things we worry about won’t happen; some sources even quote 85% or 90%. The exact number is irrelevant, as the figure is more illustrative than based on empirical research. This nugget of wisdom comes to mind when considering the results of South Africa’s election.