Icasa damaging our recovery efforts
POSTED ON: October 25, 2021 IN Covid-19, Infrastructure by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Emergency spectrum was an important and effective weapon in our fight against the effects of lockdown restrictions on our economy. ICASA’s decision to withdraw it is confounding.
The cost of the economic damage will be borne by the most vulnerable
POSTED ON: July 19, 2021 IN Latest news, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The cost of the economic carnage in KZN and Gauteng will be carried by the most vulnerable segments of South African society.
Zuma Arrest: signal that institutions of state are working again.
POSTED ON: July 12, 2021 IN Latest news, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Former President Jacob Zuma’s arrest shows that no individual, no matter how powerful, is above the laws we have created to serve our democracy.
Eyes and Ears, Memeza crime operation yields positive results
POSTED ON: June 10, 2021 IN Economic policy, Infrastructure, Latest news, Media statement, small business by BLSA
Business Leadership SA has hailed efforts by the Eyes and Ears initiative and Memeza crime-fighting project to tackle crime at non-fee-paying schools.
BLSA, BUSA launch research report into localisation policy
POSTED ON: May 17, 2021 IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By BLSA
Today Business Leadership South Africa and Business Unity South Africa jointly launched a localisation report that seeks to contribute to policy on promoting local manufacturing in SA.
SA’s delayed vaccine programme should not be suspended for too long
POSTED ON: April 15, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Covid-19 has shifted our way of life in ways that no one could have imagined.
Innovative tech offers support for distressed businesses
POSTED ON: April 7, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, small business by BLSA
Technology continues to change and improve our lives in immeasurable ways.
BLSA CEO’s letter 06 April
POSTED ON: April 6, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Last week’s announcement that SARS has surpassed its expected revenue target is good news for the economy.
Vaccine rollout | It’s now time for details
POSTED ON: April 1, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
This week’s announcement that Johnson & Johnson will produce 30-million vaccines is an injection of hope for South Africans.
BLSA, members step in to support the vulnerable
POSTED ON: March 31, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
The effects of the Coronavirus have been felt far beyond hospital beds and isolation centres.
