OPINION PIECE: Business has the most to lose if massive youth unemployment isn’t addressed


POSTED ON: October 22, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

At a macro-economic level, however, economic growth is the key to addressing youth employment, and that relies on the government creating an enabling environment for investments that build the capacity to generate the earning opportunities that will alleviate youth unemployment.

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PRESS STATEMENT: A mysterious decline from surplus to dysfunction


POSTED ON: October 12, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The crisis at SA’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) threatens to have far-reaching economic impacts.

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BLSA CEO Letter – 29 August 2022


POSTED ON: August 29, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

It would be easier to support NECOM and government if our bureaucratic and regulatory functions were working the way they are meant to.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | We need capital to build SA’s economy – and fast


POSTED ON: August 26, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

BLSA believes the ISA should be the centre for excellence in respect of developing bankable PPPs.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Government needs to focus on national priorities


POSTED ON: July 8, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

All indications are that in October SA will be placed on the grey list by the Financial Action Task Force.

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Press Release: BLSA and partners help address unemployment


POSTED ON: May 31, 2022 IN by Admin

A total of 364 students have completed their training and 260 have been placed in various jobs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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