State and public-sector unions still have time to reach agreement
POSTED ON: October 27, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
SA’s resolve for fiscal reform will be tested in the #MTBPS as we face up to the unresolved question of public sector wages.
BLSA CEO’s letter 26 October
POSTED ON: October 26, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
It’s a big week for the country. The MTBPS has the potential to support a recovery in business sentiment, which will boost our recovery prospects.
Land reform cannot be tackled with recklessness
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By Tebele Luthuli
The issue of land reform needs to be tackled within the full ambit of the law.
BLSA writes to Finance Ministry ahead of MTBPS
POSTED ON: October 22, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By BLSA
Business backs a tough medium-term budget.
The overarching goal of the mini budget must be to build confidence
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
There is one overarching goal for Finance Minister Tito Mboweni: to rebuild confidence in the economy.
Tourism and its not so rosy outlook
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The focus on tourism in the economic plan is vital.
Growth in employment needs fertile ground
POSTED ON: October 20, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Old ideas of waiting for government to create jobs simply won’t do anymore. We need to change the structure of the economy to solve the jobs crisis.
Implementation remains key
POSTED ON: October 19, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The president’s plan reflects many of the issues that BLSA has repeatedly highlighted that are constraining growth. These have now been made priorities.
BLSA CEO’s letter 19 October
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The economic recovery plan does a good job of setting out the issues that are constraining the economy, from lack of infrastructure to visa rules. This is good progress.
Recovery plan is positive but has some unrealistic expectations
POSTED ON: October 15, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment by Admin
There are lots of positive elements in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic recovery plan. However, it must be seen as more as a starting point.
