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Predicted Inflation Surprise or Shock for Small Businesses?
Although the 24.8 per cent increase granted to Eskom by NERSA is lower than the electricity provider requested, the general concern relating to the potential inflationary impact of persistently high electricity price increases remains. However, this diverts attention from the likelihood of significant downside inflation surprises over the next few months.
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ABOUT THE IDC
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd (IDC) is a self-financing, national Development Finance Institution (DFI). It was established in 1940 to promote economic growth and industrial development in South Africa. Our mandate includes the rest of the Africa , and we operate in a broad spectrum of industries. With our specialized knowledge and experience, can offer financial assistance to a wide variety of individuals and companies. We maintain financial independence and apply sound business principles to everything we do. As a self-financing, state-owned national DFI, the IDC provides financing to entrepreneurs engaged in competitive industries. Web: www.idc.co.za, E-mail: callcentre@idc.co.za, Tel: 086 069 3888.
Issue 94 31 March 2010
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