BLSA hails Finfind’s SMME initiative amid Covid-19
POSTED ON: August 28, 2020 IN Covid-19, small business by Admin
FinFind, which provides online access to finance solutions for SMMEs, is launching a comprehensive study on the impact of Covid-19 on this sector.
A lesson in transparency and trust
POSTED ON: August 27, 2020 IN Covid-19, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
It is important that government keep the nation informed on the reasons for its decisions. This will breathe confidence into the ability of the state.
Transparency and ethical leadership
POSTED ON: August 26, 2020 IN Political economy by Admin
By Tebele Luthuli
We hear of so much corruption, but little gets done about it. The corrupt thrive in secrecy; transparency is their enemy.
Rebuilding an organisation gutted by state capture
POSTED ON: August 25, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy by Admin
The job of rebuilding SARS has been an immensely difficult task because of the extent of the damage done in the state capture era, SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter told BLSA members at an online webcast on Thursday.
Now to restart this economy
POSTED ON: August 18, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Government’s recovery strategy must actually move the needle and not be just another document.
BLSA CEO’s weekly letter -11 August
POSTED ON: August 11, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Infrastructure, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
SA Breweries, Heineken and Consol Glass have frozen R13bn of investment. But that doesn’t begin to reflect how much investment we’re losing.
The screws need to be loosened
POSTED ON: August 6, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment by Admin
By Busi Mavuso.
It’s imperative to open up as much of the economy as possible without compromising Covid-19 safety protocols.
Lead by example
POSTED ON: August 4, 2020 IN Covid-19 by Admin
With Covid-19 infections rising sharply, it’s important that political leaders and business leaders in SA lead by example in curbing the spread.
Confidence is in a trough as infections start to peak
POSTED ON: August 3, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Boosting confidence is critical for our economic recovery – easier said than done considering the tales of corruption around the management of the health pandemic.
BLSA CEO’s weekly 3 August
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The time for talking is done. We must now become obsessed with implementation – it’s the only thing that matters.
