President Ramaphosa takes gigantic step is in structural reform agenda in one week
POSTED ON: June 15, 2021 IN Energy, Political economy, SOEs 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.
Light at the end of the load shedding tunnel
POSTED ON: June 14, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move on the licence exemption for electricity generation is highly positive.
BLSA CEO’s letter 14 June
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs 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,
BLSA lauds announcement on energy security and SAA partnership
POSTED ON: June 11, 2021 IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, Media statement, SOEs 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…
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 #EconomicGrowthSA, Economic growth, Political economy 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.
Economic reform is for all spheres of society
POSTED ON: May 25, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, Rating agencies, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi
S&P Global Ratings’ decision to leave SA’s rating unchanged is a welcome relief
Local isn’t just lekker – it’s essential
POSTED ON: May 24, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
As business we welcome government’s push to boost localisation.
BLSA CEO’s letter 24 May
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Energy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
South Africa’s economy needs structural reforms if we are to grow but progress remains frustratingly slow.
Collapsing municipalities could be the final nail in Eskom’s coffin
POSTED ON: May 17, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s problems are a result of a cocktail of factors.
Eskom’s restructuring vital to secure energy future
POSTED ON: May 11, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs 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.
