Business could mobilise its balance sheet if the state were an enabler
POSTED ON: July 14, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
With alcohol sales locked down again, South Africa needs to make the economic recovery as urgent as our health response.
South Africa inadequately prepared for digital age
POSTED ON: July 13, 2020 IN Covid-19, Infrastructure by Admin
By Tebele Luthuli
Access to information is the new way of being in and part of the world in today’s digital age. But this brings its own problems – for which SA is unfortunately inadequately prepared.
BLSA CEO’s weekly – 13 July
POSTED ON: July 12, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19 by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The impact of the Covid-19 crisis is becoming ever clearer: business confidence is record low; over 1-million jobs have been lost; and the Reserve Bank is forecasting that GDP will fall by 33% in Q2 of 2020.
Hard lockdown’s possible return
POSTED ON: July 9, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy, small business by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Better consultation between all stakeholders in the economy could help avoid some unnecessary pitfalls if SA has to revert to a hard lockdown.
Fight against Covid-19 will be carried out by municipalities
POSTED ON: July 7, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Amid evidence of maladministration and unauthorised expenditure, most municipalities are unable to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic.
BLSA CEO’s weekly – 6 July 2020
POSTED ON: July 6, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Energy, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
An important background issue to get right as we face the Covid-19 crisis is that business and government must work together, while understanding our different functions.
We need to provide hope
POSTED ON: July 2, 2020 IN Economic policy, Infrastructure, Latest news, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
SA can’t afford to lose hope and resign to the worst. Business and government have to work together to ensure that the least amount of lives are lost and that the economy holds a promise of a better tomorrow.