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WHEN barriers to entry are strong, existing firms can keep prices higher (or quality lower) because potential rivals cannot enter or expand quickly enough to put real pressure on them.
ECONOMY

Regulatory barriers hurting SA rural, township economies - new report

A Competition Commission report finds that regulatory, market and transport barriers are limiting business growth and consumer choice in South Africa’s townships and rural towns.

  • Given Majola
5 min read
Various stakeholders led by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications conducted three-day high-impact surprise raids this week in the Joburg CBD to seize unsafe goods and hold non-compliant traders accountable.
ILLICIT ECONOMY

Why surprise raids alone can't dent illicit goods market in South Africa

Illicit markets in South Africa are costing the economy billions annually.

  • Rapula Moatshe
4 min read