SA’s delayed vaccine programme should not be suspended for too long
POSTED ON: April 15, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Covid-19 has shifted our way of life in ways that no one could have imagined.
Corporate leaders pledge billions to ease impact of Covid-19
POSTED ON: April 14, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
Executives and board members pledged 30% of their income towards debt relief for small businesses and to ease financial disruptions during the pandemic.
Let private sector be a partner in creating proper infrastructure
POSTED ON: April 12, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso and Stuart Theobald
SA is failing in its mission of investing in infrastructure to boost economic activity and access to services.
Covid-19 pandemic spurs tech innovation
POSTED ON: April 9, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
BLSA members have, for many years, embraced technology to drive innovation and find better ways to do business while changing our social landscape.
Timely commodities bounty should have been more bountiful
POSTED ON: April 8, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
An extremely tough road lies ahead for our struggling economy in its quest to achieve strong, sustainable growth.
Innovative tech offers support for distressed businesses
POSTED ON: April 7, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, small business by BLSA
Technology continues to change and improve our lives in immeasurable ways.
BLSA CEO’s letter 06 April
POSTED ON: April 6, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Last week’s announcement that SARS has surpassed its expected revenue target is good news for the economy.
Going beyond business to make sustainable impact
POSTED ON: April 1, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
Over R6.5 million was ploughed into various NGOs across the country to provide food parcels to communities, schools and orphanages.
Vaccine rollout | It’s now time for details
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
This week’s announcement that Johnson & Johnson will produce 30-million vaccines is an injection of hope for South Africans.
BLSA, members step in to support the vulnerable
POSTED ON: March 31, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
The effects of the Coronavirus have been felt far beyond hospital beds and isolation centres.