Pre-Budget Discussion 2020

Is Minister Tito Mboweni’s Budget Speech 2020 a tightrope or Mission Impossible?

Budget Speech 2020: Balancing a Tightrope

Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, faces a colossal task when he tables the 2020 Budget in Parliament on 26 February 2020.

How will the Minister navigate the current turbulent economic waters? Amidst a sluggish economy, business and government ethics under scrutiny, Eskom’s rolling blackouts, the World Bank’s economic growth downgrade, and the impact of 4IR, Minister Mboweni will have to perform a delicate balancing act.

Please join REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL for a Davos-style, moderated panel discussion as we unpack the challenges the Minister faces and discuss how he is likely to address them. Our esteemed panel of experts will lead the thought-provoking discussion that will include  lively engagement with the audience.

Panelists:
Dr Samododa Fikeni – One of South Africa’s most recognised figures among political analysts and social commentators.
Mr Emile du Plessis – Senior Standard Bank Economist.
Dr Martyn Davies – Managing Director of Emerging Markets & Africa at Deloitte as well as Dean of the Deloitte Alchemy School of Management.
Ms Samke Mhlongo – Founder and Chief Executive of The Next Chapter (TNC) Wealth Partners – a personal and small business wealth coaching consultancy.

Moderator:
Mr Ashraf Garda – Media host in South Africa and a radio presenter on SAfm – hosts the show “Media@SAfm”

Limited seats available. RSVP [email protected]

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