Technology is driving greater economic growth
POSTED ON: November 20, 2020 IN #EconomicGrowthSA, Covid-19, Economic growth by BLSA
Technology has been key in helping companies adapt to the “new normal” of doing business – and maintaining economic growth!
Covid-19 as a window of opportunities for solutions
POSTED ON: November 19, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Unemployment by BLSA
The Covid-19 crises may have crippled our economy, but the setbacks create opportunities for solutions.
Ethics and paying business on time
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Statistics SA’s third quarter report card will not tell the full story of just how small businesses across the country are still struggling to keep the lights on.
Education is the backbone of the economy
POSTED ON: November 18, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Employment by BLSA
Education builds the foundation of an economy. High-quality education allows our nation’s citizens to contribute more effectively to our economy.
Transport sector key to move economy forward
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Employment, Energy by BLSA
Lockdown may have put the brakes on everything, but BLSA members have kept the wheels moving by providing support where it’s needed most.
The cost of not paying small businesses on time
POSTED ON: November 17, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Paying SMEs on time is a small step that big businesses and government can take that will make a big difference.
Public sector wages – we need a breakthrough
POSTED ON: November 12, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Rating agencies, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Given revenue pressures, the state, like every household, is going to have to look to reduce its expenses.
BLSA CEO letter 2 November
POSTED ON: November 2, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The economic recovery plan and MTBPS are, in effect, business plans for the country. What matters now is execution.
Second wave and a return of stricter measures
POSTED ON: October 29, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
If there is a serious need for further restrictions, then we must act guided by evidence on the type of lockdown we need.
BLSA reacts to the MTBPS
POSTED ON: October 28, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Infrastructure by Admin
By BLSA
Today’s MTBPS speech carried far more significance given the crisis we are in.
