BLSA CEO’s letter 14 June


POSTED ON: June 14, 2021 IN , , , 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,

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BLSA lauds announcement on energy security and SAA partnership


POSTED ON: June 11, 2021 IN , , , , , , by BLSA

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the licensing exemption threshold for own generation under schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act, (ERA) will be lifted to 100MW. The own generation threshold was higher than business had hoped for and means that firms such as mines and large industrial…

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Eyes and Ears, Memeza crime operation yields positive results


POSTED ON: June 10, 2021 IN , , , , by BLSA

Business Leadership SA has hailed efforts by the Eyes and Ears initiative and Memeza crime-fighting project to tackle crime at non-fee-paying schools.

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Economic reform is for all spheres of society


POSTED ON: May 25, 2021 IN , , , , , by BLSA

By Busi
S&P Global Ratings’ decision to leave SA’s rating unchanged is a welcome relief

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Local isn’t just lekker – it’s essential


POSTED ON: May 24, 2021 IN , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
As business we welcome government’s push to boost localisation.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 24 May


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By Busi Mavuso
South Africa’s economy needs structural reforms if we are to grow but progress remains frustratingly slow.

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State must be open about restrictions as third wave looms


POSTED ON: May 18, 2021 IN , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
Growing evidence that a third wave of Covid infections is imminent has dampened the optimism of SA entering the second phase of its vaccination rollout this week.

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Collapsing municipalities could be the final nail in Eskom’s coffin


POSTED ON: May 17, 2021 IN , , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s problems are a result of a cocktail of factors.

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BLSA, BUSA launch research report into localisation policy


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By BLSA
Today Business Leadership South Africa and Business Unity South Africa jointly launched a localisation report that seeks to contribute to policy on promoting local manufacturing in SA.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 17 May


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By Busi Mavuso
Concerns grow over a possible third wave.

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