Flash Briefing: Eskom considers EVs; ANC employees on a "go-slow"; retirement savings policy changes

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*Eskom is considering buying a fleet of electrically powered light delivery vehicles, according to its CEO Andre de Ruyter.
*National Treasury says it is working through the nuts and bolts of the planned policy changes to allow the early withdrawal of retirement savings.
*The ANC runs the risk of failing to register its candidates to contest this year’s municipal elections by the August 23 IEC deadline, as staff refuse to work overtime and at weekends due to outstanding salaries and other benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Aug 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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