Difficult week, but South African institutions endure
POSTED ON: July 13, 2021 IN Economic policy, Political economy, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The rule of law took precedence over political prudence. No-one can display the contempt of court that Zuma did without expecting consequences.
BLSA CEO’s weekly letter – 12 July 2021
POSTED ON: July 12, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, small business, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Business confidence has had a shot in the arm from several directions at once. The arrest Jacob Zuma and improvements in vaccination rates are some of the reasons why.
Treasury has some space to support businesses and workers
POSTED ON: July 5, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Employment by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The state should consider providing further social support for the vast majority of South Africans who aren’t as shielded from the economic strain caused by these unavoidable lockdowns.
BLSA CEO’s weekly letter – 5 July 2021
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Unemployment by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The business sector is a national asset. Government needs to work with it to ensure it is not unnecessarily damaged.
Structural reform: A section 25 change is not a necessary step in addressing land reform
POSTED ON: June 28, 2021 IN Political economy, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
It is unnecessary to shake the foundations of the country by changing Section 25 of the constitution.
Another positive economic reform in the corporatisation of Transnet ports authority
POSTED ON: IN Economic growth, Infrastructure, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority by President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet another positive step in restructuring our SOEs.
President needs to keep investment drive while striking tough balancing act in pandemic response
POSTED ON: June 21, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to keep investment drive while striking tough balancing act in pandemic response.
CEO’s weekly 21 June 2021
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By Busi Mavuso
Last week South African business lost one of its giants. Jabu Mabuza helped business find its voice at the height of state capture.
President Ramaphosa takes gigantic step is in structural reform agenda in one week
POSTED ON: June 15, 2021 IN Energy, Political economy, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration took its most significant steps so far in its structural reform agenda in liberating the energy sector and selling 51% of SAA.
Light at the end of the load shedding tunnel
POSTED ON: June 14, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move on the licence exemption for electricity generation is highly positive.