Prohibitions: unintended consequences
POSTED ON: April 30, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy, small business by Admin
The bans on cigarette and alcohol sales have dramatically boosted the fortunes of criminal syndicates and even seen gangs expanding their activities into these markets as their regular criminal activities have been disrupted by the lockdown.
The easing of the lockdown
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Political economy, small business by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
On Friday, the curtain finally starts to lift on what must rank as the most difficult period for a South African economy that has been through the worst over the past decade.
Alcohol ban during lockdown
POSTED ON: April 28, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy, small business by Admin
By Tebele Luthuli
The closure of taverns and shebeens due to lockdown, while necessary, has unfortunately meant significant loss of income for a lot of people across South Africa, particularly in poorer areas.
BLSA CEO’s weekly – 28 April
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By Busi Mavuso
The phased easing of the lockdown is a welcome step for government to take in managing the covid-19 crisis.
Let’s have a clear road map of how businesses will operate on level 4 lockdown
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Employment, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Business has been at the coalface of the damage caused by the lockdown and is most anxious to get back to work.
We are in last chance saloon
POSTED ON: April 23, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
We needed decisive intervention from government in the face of an economy that is set to reel from the effects of covid-19. It was delivered.
Extraordinary times: Patel on phased approach to reopening the economy
POSTED ON: April 22, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, small business by Admin
Trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel briefs business on government’s risk-adjusted strategy in reopening the economy.
Health-friendly economic recovery plan is urgently needed
POSTED ON: April 21, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
There’s a lot riding on the solutions that the cabinet proposes to recast the economy for much-needed growth.
BLSA CEO’s weekly – 20 April
POSTED ON: April 20, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
SAA is a symbol of government’s mismanagement of the economy. The airline is now terminal. The Covid-19 crisis has put the lid on the coffin, but there were no alternatives even before the crisis.
Review ban on cigarette sales during lockdown
POSTED ON: April 17, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy by Admin
By Tebele Luthuli
The reasons for the ban on cigarette sales, though, remain unclear and should be open for discussion and review.