Path to economic recovery lies before us

This is the good NEWS – Ed.

The decision by developers to go ahead with the construction next year of a new business park next to Hawston should be an indication of the level of trust businesses have in the economy of the Overstrand.

At a time when everyone is under severe economic strain and the impact of the pandemic is still with us, we need to welcome all new business opportunities. Not only will this development allow for new businesses to open in our region, it will also create much-needed new jobs.

As Pres Cyril Ramaphosa said this week, we are in a period of transition from relief to recovery. “The emergency measures that were put in place have laid a firm foundation on which to rebuild the economy. We are seeing new funding commitments for infrastructure development.

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