President Ramaphosa takes gigantic step is in structural reform agenda in one week


POSTED ON: June 15, 2021 IN , , 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.

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Light at the end of the load shedding tunnel


POSTED ON: June 14, 2021 IN , , by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move on the licence exemption for electricity generation is highly positive.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 14 June


POSTED ON: IN , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
Last week’s announcements of the increase in the electricity generating licensing threshold and the sale of a majority stake in SAA provide a much-needed boost to economy,

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BLSA lauds announcement on energy security and SAA partnership


POSTED ON: June 11, 2021 IN , , , , , , by BLSA

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the licensing exemption threshold for own generation under schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act, (ERA) will be lifted to 100MW. The own generation threshold was higher than business had hoped for and means that firms such as mines and large industrial…

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Press release: BLSA concerned at low investment levels and calls for rapid delivery of Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan


POSTED ON: June 8, 2021 IN , , by Admin

Today’s economic growth figures show that the economy is struggling to recover. While there were some areas that grew, the overall picture shows that much of the economy remains weak.

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Economic reform is for all spheres of society


POSTED ON: May 25, 2021 IN , , , , , by BLSA

By Busi
S&P Global Ratings’ decision to leave SA’s rating unchanged is a welcome relief

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Local isn’t just lekker – it’s essential


POSTED ON: May 24, 2021 IN , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
As business we welcome government’s push to boost localisation.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 24 May


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By Busi Mavuso
South Africa’s economy needs structural reforms if we are to grow but progress remains frustratingly slow.

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Collapsing municipalities could be the final nail in Eskom’s coffin


POSTED ON: May 17, 2021 IN , , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s problems are a result of a cocktail of factors.

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Eskom’s restructuring vital to secure energy future


POSTED ON: May 11, 2021 IN , , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s restructuring is the only way to secure a stable and secure energy supply and put an end to 13 years of load-shedding.

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