BUSISIWE MAVUSO: SA’s economic future hinges on business partnering genuinely with the state


POSTED ON: March 21, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We know what needs to happen, and so does government. We just need to get it done.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | How big business can contribute to addressing the challenges identified by S&P


POSTED ON: March 17, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

BLSA is already working on the areas of concern expressed by S&P and the issues that are keeping South Africans, international stakeholders and investors awake at night.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Private sector is ‘in the ring’ and wants to do more


POSTED ON: February 14, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Social friction undermines all elements of society including business.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: SA is falling further behind


POSTED ON: September 13, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The Fraser report provides a useful checklist that highlights where SA is coming up short. 

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: No quick fixes for SA’s economic woes


POSTED ON: August 9, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

There is no magic elixir for the economy.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Upgraded credit rating by S&P Global boosts SA’s allure to investors


POSTED ON: May 31, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busiswe Mavuso
Thanks to rising commodity prices and the improved debt outlook SA has been popular among global investors.

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We’re not out of the woods but this Budget moves us in the right direction


POSTED ON: February 23, 2022 IN by Admin

By BLSA Admin

The minister’s assurance that the historically rapid increases in the public sector wage bill will be curtailed is to be applauded.

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CEOs newsletter 24 January 2022


POSTED ON: January 24, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

South Africa does not have the luxury of fiscal room to continue to absorb economic losses. We need economic growth to recover as fast as possible.

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Deal decisively with unemployment and poverty


POSTED ON: January 13, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

Each reform and each infrastructure project that is actually rolled out will contribute in their own ways to boosting economic growth, and that is the only way to reduce unemployment.

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Business is ready to help turn Zondo report into action


POSTED ON: January 11, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

BLSA fully supports the “overarching” recommendation in Judge Raymond Zondo’s report that a national charter against corruption be adopted by government, the business sector and relevant stakeholders.

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