Rebuilding confidence of small business is key to jobs and growth crisis battle
POSTED ON: August 10, 2021 IN Economic growth, Employment, small business by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
July protests add to a series of unfortunate events for women in SA
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Employment, Infrastructure, small business by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
We should consider the real impact of the protests and the various lockdown measures on women, especially black women in the country.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 10 August 2021
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic growth, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I wish Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana all the best in his new role. He is taking on one of the most difficult jobs in the country. It is central to business confidence.
Pension rule changes are a short term-fix, growth is essential
POSTED ON: August 3, 2021 IN Employment, Political economy, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I think that the idea to allow withdrawals from their pension comes with some dire consequences if one considers that only 6% of South Africans retire with enough savingS.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 2 August 2021
POSTED ON: August 2, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I hope that government’s new-found affinity for pragmatism kicks in again and it finds ways to accelerate structural reforms.
Resilient South African businesses start road to recovery after protests
POSTED ON: IN Infrastructure, small business by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
As BLSA, we’ve asked the state to step in and aid the rebuild effort. National Treasury’s R39bn package to provide relief to businesses and the poor should be welcomed.
