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9 July - Rand volatility, manufacturing constraints and the top-valued local brands

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Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth on gold running on rand volatility and Steinhoff selling Conforama France.
Absa Retail and Business Bank's Justin Schmidt on how to unlock the constraints in manufacturing - one of which is buying local. Dr Petrus de Kock, GM for Research at Brand South Africa on the most valuable local brands and the disconnect between brand experience and the business process.

9 Jul 2020 12AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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