Dividend Policy

SOEs expected to make dividend contributions

This is in line with the requirements of the approved Dividend Policy, which forms an integral part of Government revenue and contributes significantly to the budget.

The expectation is outlined in the 2017 National Budgets Economic & Development Policies, and states key reforms, one of which is the Dividend Policy, will improve the State’s commercial interests.

The Dividend Policy is one of several policy reforms that promote Government objectives that support the attainment of better returns from SOEs, statutory bodies and equity investments.