Op-ed: Government cannot spend its way out of a deficit – maintaining fiscal discipline is essential.


POSTED ON: October 29, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

National Treasury has been working on improving the regulatory framework that governs public-private partnerships. Appropriate regulation is key.

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OPINION PIECE: Business has the most to lose if massive youth unemployment isn’t addressed


POSTED ON: October 22, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

At a macro-economic level, however, economic growth is the key to addressing youth employment, and that relies on the government creating an enabling environment for investments that build the capacity to generate the earning opportunities that will alleviate youth unemployment.

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BLSA CEO Weekly Newsletter – 23 October 2023


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By Busisiwe Mavuso

AGOA Private Sector Forum provides an opportunity for us in South African business to show how important the business relationships between the two countries are.

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BLSA CEO Newsletter – 16 October 2023


POSTED ON: October 15, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Despite our many challenges, there are positives for the outlook. Good things come from partnerships, particularly between government and business.

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PRESS STATEMENT: A mysterious decline from surplus to dysfunction


POSTED ON: October 12, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The crisis at SA’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) threatens to have far-reaching economic impacts.

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BLSA CEO Newsletter – 9 October 2023


POSTED ON: October 8, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The plans to fix Transnet and Eskom depend fundamentally on business and government being able to work with boards and strong management teams in both entities.

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BLSA CEO Newsletter – 2 October 2023


POSTED ON: October 1, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We will continue to support government to deliver as long as there is clear progress and evidence that our support is having a material impact on the business environment.

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PRESS STATEMENT: Progress update on government and business collaboration


POSTED ON: September 28, 2023 IN by Admin

Six of the eight work streams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) are now fully operational, while the remaining two will transition from Operation Vulindlela

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BLSA CEO Newsletter – 25 September 2023


POSTED ON: September 24, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Investors are always forward looking. They want to understand the returns they will earn and the risks to those returns.

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BLSA CEO Newsletter – 18 September 2023


POSTED ON: September 17, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The private sector, as I’ve written here before, is ready and willing to invest and grow the economy if the right policies are in place and key network industries can support their growth.

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