Dr Martyn Davies: Time for talking is over - SA needs action. Now.

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At the WEF Africa meeting, independent-minded Dr Martyn Davies of Deloitte picked up a bunch of penetrating questions from the Biznews community - and provided his own forthright responses. Davies, who is fluent in Mandarin and travels widely, tackled thorny issues ranging from the proposed NHI through to stalling economic growth and a perceived inability to tackle corruption. He reckons it's all about the national mindset - and believes the time for talking is past and for action has arrived.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Sep 2019 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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