The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act provides for the following (among others): “The [NHI] Fund must determine payment rates annually for healthcare service providers, health establishments and suppliers in the prescribed manner and in accordance with the provisions of this act,” and, “account to the minister on the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.”
Deputy finance minister David Masondo underestimates the momentum that a coalition — even if it proves to be unstable — could afford President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “reform agenda”.
If the deal goes ahead Anglo American will have to split off its SA platinum and iron ore units.
Administered prices can have dire consequences when charged by dysfunctional state-owned entities, warns Chris Hattingh.
Chris Hattingh discusses latest Port of Durban developments with Business Times.
In South Africa, families have undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades. One noticeable change is the size of families.
Is enough being done to rein in administered prices and excess costs caused by infrastructure failures?
Can Transnet be fixed? This won’t happen overnight, but CHRIS HATTINGH reveals that some positive steps are finally being taken.