BLSA CEO’s letter 01 February
POSTED ON: February 1, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
At the start of Covid-19, President Cyril Ramaphosa received praise in the country and abroad for his swift action in dealing with the pandemic.
BLSA CEO’s letter 25 January
POSTED ON: January 25, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
A faster growth rate depends on implementing prudent macroeconomic policies and structural reforms.
BLSA CEO’s letter 18 January
POSTED ON: January 18, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Busi Mavuso, Covid-19, Employment, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The first two bans cost the alcohol industry 165,000 jobs, with the expectation that the third ban might have a similar impact and add more unemployment woes.
BLSA CEO’s letter 11 January
POSTED ON: January 11, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
It is disappointing that the government has not ordered any vaccine despite Aspen Pharmacare having secured a contract to produce 300-million doses
BLSA CEO’s letter 14 December
POSTED ON: December 14, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
To say this year has been tumultuous is an understatement. We had to deal with the pandemic, the downgrading of our credit rating and the Zondo Commission.
BLSA CEO’s letter 07 December
POSTED ON: December 7, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The president showed the right balance in his nuanced approached to imposing more stringent local measures.
BLSA CEO’s letter 30 November
POSTED ON: November 30, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The surge of Covid-19 cases, particularly in the Eastern Cape, is a stark reminder that the pandemic remains extremely dangerous.
BLSA CEO’s letter 23 November
POSTED ON: November 23, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The downgrading of South Africa by two ratings agencies on Friday reinforces the fiscal crisis we are facing
BLSA CEO’s letter 16 November
POSTED ON: November 16, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The opening of borders will give the hospitality and tourism industry a much-needed recovery boost.
BLSA CEO’s letter 9 November
POSTED ON: November 9, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Watch for important research on the public sector wage bill being released today. It makes a detailed contribution to the debate.