Media provides hope amid challenges

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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), Eskom and struggling municipalities are amongst the issues threatening the growth trajectory of businesses in South Africa – media included.

Alfie Jay, the Managing Director of Algoa FM, tells the Central Media Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Nick Efstathiou, that despite these challenges, businesses will continue to forge ahead, making it to the other side.

Jay says the human spirit is one of positivity and he sees media as being central to providing these glimmers of hope to citizens and businesses, via prospects.
24 Mar 2022 11AM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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