Structural reform: A section 25 change is not a necessary step in addressing land reform
POSTED ON: June 28, 2021 IN Political economy, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
It is unnecessary to shake the foundations of the country by changing Section 25 of the constitution.
BLSA CEO’s weekly letter 28 June 2021
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19 by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I agree with the president that the measures taken reflect strong efforts to minimise the impact on the economy, with most businesses able to continue at full capacity.
Another positive economic reform in the corporatisation of Transnet ports authority
POSTED ON: IN Economic growth, Infrastructure, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority by President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet another positive step in restructuring our SOEs.
SOE reform: Pragmatism, rather than ideological dogma is welcomed in SAA sale
POSTED ON: June 22, 2021 IN Energy, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I believe selling a majority stake in SAA is just one step, but it promises a much-needed pragmatic approach to the problems that SOEs continue to pose.
President needs to keep investment drive while striking tough balancing act in pandemic response
POSTED ON: June 21, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to keep investment drive while striking tough balancing act in pandemic response.
CEO’s weekly 21 June 2021
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Last week South African business lost one of its giants. Jabu Mabuza helped business find its voice at the height of state capture.
Media statement: Big business mourns the loss of Dr Jabu Mabuza
POSTED ON: June 16, 2021 IN Covid-19 by Admin
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that BLSA learnt of the passing of its former Chairperson, Dr Jabu Mabuza. He passed away earlier this evening following complications due to Covid-19.
President Ramaphosa takes gigantic step is in structural reform agenda in one week
POSTED ON: June 15, 2021 IN Energy, Political economy, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration took its most significant steps so far in its structural reform agenda in liberating the energy sector and selling 51% of SAA.
Light at the end of the load shedding tunnel
POSTED ON: June 14, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move on the licence exemption for electricity generation is highly positive.
BLSA CEO’s letter 14 June
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Last week’s announcements of the increase in the electricity generating licensing threshold and the sale of a majority stake in SAA provide a much-needed boost to economy,