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Public/private partnerships crucial to success of FS special economic zones

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development in the Free State Legislature, Thembeni Nxangisa, says private/public collaboration is crucial to the success of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the province such as the one in the Maluti-A-Phofung area. This follows the committee's oversight visit to the MAP SEZ this week.

15 Jun 2023 6AM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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