Sugar tax will do far more harm than good

The latest public hearings by Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance and Portfolio Committee on Health on the Health and Promotions Levy otherwise known as “Sugar Tax”, has brought back to sharp focus our health challenges particularly as they relate to obesity and non-communicable diseases. There is no doubt that the excessive intake of sugar can […]

Investing In Our Infrastructure For Growth

Life without infrastructure roads; power lines; water and sewage systems; bridges; ports and airports; public buildings like schools, hospitals and housing; communication towers; railway systems and many others that enable communities to achieve their goals, would be difficult. To better understand why infrastructure is the foundation of economic growth, one needs look no further than […]