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.
Ministerial agreements should be about accountability
POSTED ON: March 9, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
To ensure that the government delivers on its goal to unlock long-term and sustainable growth, it must make sure that its ministers and other senior leaders are held accountable.
BLSA CEO’s letter 08 February
POSTED ON: February 8, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The state of the nation address is an opportunity for President Cyril Ramaphosa to set policy objectives and provide clarity on what the rest of the year is going to consist of.
BLSA CEO’s letter 01 February
POSTED ON: February 1, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
At the start of Covid-19, President Cyril Ramaphosa received praise in the country and abroad for his swift action in dealing with the pandemic.
Softer issue is an important step in rebuilding confidence
POSTED ON: January 26, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Political economy, Politics by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The government needs to honour its commitment to structural reforms so as to realise its goal of achieving improved growth rates
BLSA CEO’s letter 25 January
POSTED ON: January 25, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
A faster growth rate depends on implementing prudent macroeconomic policies and structural reforms.
BLSA CEO’s letter 11 January
POSTED ON: January 11, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
It is disappointing that the government has not ordered any vaccine despite Aspen Pharmacare having secured a contract to produce 300-million doses
Collaboration between SAPS and security companies paying off
POSTED ON: December 10, 2020 IN Economic policy, Gender-based violence by BLSA
By Fouche Burgers
Sadly, crime is a worrying, almost ever-present threat in South Africa.
