Mashatile calls for business-government collaboration in boasting investor confidence

Phuti Mosomane

Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged the business community to collaborate with the government in creating an environment conducive for investor confidence and economic growth.

Mashatile was on Tuesday addressing the African United Business Confederation in Bryanston Country Club, Sandton, Gauteng Province.

He said to build the South African economy, leaders from all sectors, including business, politics, Government, and civil society, must work together.

“We must collaborate, with each playing a distinctive part, to generate employment and boost trade investment between our nation, the continent and the world. Our roles are all important, and if one lags behind, it will affect the growth of our economy,” he said, adding that it is the duty of political leaders in Government to formulate policies that promote an environment conducive to economic growth.

This is because, Mashatile said, effective economic policies can stimulate innovation, promote entrepreneurship, and drive innovation.

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