By Busisiwe Mavuso

We do have a positive trajectory to show, underpinned by a good relationship between government and business focused on overcoming the barriers we face.

By Busisiwe Mavuso

It is critical that we maintain momentum in our reform partnership, delivering on agreed priorities while election season unfolds.

By Busiswe Mavuso

While I think we can say that we broke the back of the electricity crisis in 2023, I hope to be able to say the same of the logistics crisis in 2024.

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The AG’s report also showed a concerning increase in entities that have simply not completed their audits, from 12 to 31. The most concerning aspect is the contribution to this number from the SOEs.

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The Just Energy Transition Investment Partnership (JET-IP), first tabled at COP two years ago, envisages $8.5bn (R160bn) of investment support from the biggest economies for South Africa’s transition.

By Busisiwe Mavuso

South Africa’s continued eligibility for AGOA is not certain, but there were positive indicators at the Summit that it will be on the list when it is published on 1 January next year.

By Busiswe Mavuso

The presidency has said access to visas is the second biggest constraint on the economy after loadshedding.

By Busisiwe Mavuso

At both SA Tomorrow and AGOA, the diplomatic relationship between South Africa and the US was much discussed. I think this relationship is healing, with the South African government now much clearer about its non-aligned stance.

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The MTBPS therefore is an opportunity to build confidence on several fronts. It can demonstrate fiscal discipline by reining in spending and limiting tax increases or greater debt issuance.

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.