State must be open about restrictions as third wave looms
POSTED ON: May 18, 2021 IN Economic policy, Employment, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Growing evidence that a third wave of Covid infections is imminent has dampened the optimism of SA entering the second phase of its vaccination rollout this week.
Collapsing municipalities could be the final nail in Eskom’s coffin
POSTED ON: May 17, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s problems are a result of a cocktail of factors.
BLSA, BUSA launch research report into localisation policy
POSTED ON: IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By BLSA
Today Business Leadership South Africa and Business Unity South Africa jointly launched a localisation report that seeks to contribute to policy on promoting local manufacturing in SA.
Localisation report
POSTED ON: IN Economic growth, Political economy, small business by Admin
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) in conjunction with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) have launched an important research report into localisation policy. This timely report was compiled by local consulting firm Intellidex and aims to contribute to policy on promoting local manufacturing in South Africa.
BLSA CEO’s letter 17 May
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Concerns grow over a possible third wave.
BLSA ready to assist amid threat of third wave
POSTED ON: May 13, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy by BLSA
BLSA notes with concern that the increase in Covid-related hospitalisations and positive tests in the Free State and Gauteng
Eskom’s restructuring vital to secure energy future
POSTED ON: May 11, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s restructuring is the only way to secure a stable and secure energy supply and put an end to 13 years of load-shedding.
Unions are right to blame Eskom’s former management – but it doesn’t help
POSTED ON: May 10, 2021 IN Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Power shortages have been a major impediment to SA’s economic growth.
BLSA CEO’s letter 10 May
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Energy policy reform is key to our economic recovery.
BLSA members commit to greater good
POSTED ON: May 5, 2021 IN Covid-19, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
By BLSA
A shared vision of an economically-sound South Africa post COVID-19 continues to be an inspiration to all BLSA members.
