Busisiwe Mavuso | Dear SA government: We need to get a move on – right now
POSTED ON: April 1, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busisiwe Mavuso
We’re trying to transform from a radically inefficient state into a smooth-functioning one that is able to deliver services to fuel economic growth.
BUSISIWE MAVUSO | Public wage ruling sets the tone for govt to exit similar agreements in future
POSTED ON: March 3, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Government expenditure needs to be directed towards priority areas for economic growth.
State of the Nation Address 2022: A missed opportunity
POSTED ON: February 10, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Business was hoping for a greater sense of urgency and stronger commitment to accelerating both the reform agenda and infrastructure rollout.
Busi MAVUSO | If a basic income grant means tax hikes, the economy will suffer
POSTED ON: February 6, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The primary goal of our economic policy still needs to be driven by job-creating economic growth.
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.
Can our leaders stop languishing and start clearing reform hurdles?
POSTED ON: December 7, 2021 IN by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
There is something seriously wrong in our policy environment and the labour market that is making South Africa unattractive to the long-term investment required for economic growth and job creation.
BLSA CEO’s newsletter – 29 November 2021
POSTED ON: November 29, 2021 IN by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Clearly the fight against this pandemic is far from over. We need to fight it on the health front, but we also need to fight the economic consequences it inflicts.
Interest rate increase should serve as a flashing warning light
POSTED ON: November 23, 2021 IN by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The effects of surging global inflation arrived on our shores with a major jolt through the R1.21/litre hike in the petrol price early this month, taking it to a record high. Combined with the jarring 15% hike in electricity prices this year, consumers are being hit hard.
We’re ready for another bold move, Mr President
POSTED ON: October 19, 2021 IN Economic growth, Employment, Unemployment by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The IMF’s medium-term forecasts have alarming implications for our unemployment situation.
Income disclosure requirement will do little to address inequality
POSTED ON: October 18, 2021 IN Economic policy, Employment by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The remuneration of CEOs and senior executives is a sensitive topic in SA given high levels of income inequality – but it’s an important issue globally.