Covid-19 as a window of opportunities for solutions
POSTED ON: November 19, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Unemployment by BLSA
The Covid-19 crises may have crippled our economy, but the setbacks create opportunities for solutions.
Ethics and paying business on time
POSTED ON: 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.
Education is the backbone of the economy
POSTED ON: November 18, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Employment by BLSA
Education builds the foundation of an economy. High-quality education allows our nation’s citizens to contribute more effectively to our economy.
Transport sector key to move economy forward
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Employment, Energy by BLSA
Lockdown may have put the brakes on everything, but BLSA members have kept the wheels moving by providing support where it’s needed most.
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.
Public service not too big – just too well paid
POSTED ON: November 10, 2020 IN Employment by Admin
By BLSA
BUSA report on the public sector wage bill, researched by Intellidex, was released at a media conference yesterday.
BLSA reacts to the MTBPS
POSTED ON: October 28, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Infrastructure by Admin
By BLSA
Today’s MTBPS speech carried far more significance given the crisis we are in.
State and public-sector unions still have time to reach agreement
POSTED ON: October 27, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
SA’s resolve for fiscal reform will be tested in the #MTBPS as we face up to the unresolved question of public sector wages.
Land reform cannot be tackled with recklessness
POSTED ON: October 26, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By Tebele Luthuli
The issue of land reform needs to be tackled within the full ambit of the law.
BLSA writes to Finance Ministry ahead of MTBPS
POSTED ON: October 22, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By BLSA
Business backs a tough medium-term budget.
