Great Reset: business priorities
POSTED ON: November 26, 2020 IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, SOEs by BLSA
By BLSA
Big businesses should use their influence to guide SMMEs and open networks for them to help them grow and so drive economic growth.
Ratings agencies fire warnings about lack of implementation
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Rating agencies, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
There was no reprieve for SA as our credit ratings were pushed deeper in “junk” status, with ratings agencies implying a lack of faith in our recovery efforts post the pandemic.
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
Ethics and paying business on time
POSTED ON: November 19, 2020 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.
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.
BLSA and its members give back to communities in need
POSTED ON: November 16, 2020 IN #EconomicGrowthSA, Economic policy by nikiwe
The biggest crises to come out of COVID-19 has been the effects of lockdown on our nation’s most vulnerable communities.
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.
Delivering reforms will be our key sales pitch at the investment conference
POSTED ON: November 10, 2020 IN Economic policy, Energy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa should use the investment conference to ram home impending changes in policy and show government’s commitment to providing additional power.
Infrastructure and growth
POSTED ON: November 5, 2020 IN Economic policy, Infrastructure by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
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It’s imperative that we work together to unlock infrastructure opportunities that will stimulate the economy
Health crucial in pursuit of prosperous economic growth
POSTED ON: November 4, 2020 IN #EconomicGrowthSA, Economic growth, Economic policy by nikiwe
The COVID-19 crises has amplified the importance of health and safety in organisations.
