PRESS STATEMENT: A mysterious decline from surplus to dysfunction
POSTED ON: October 12, 2023 IN by Admin
By Busisiwe Mavuso
The crisis at SA’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) threatens to have far-reaching economic impacts.
PRESS STATEMENT: Progress update on government and business collaboration
POSTED ON: September 28, 2023 IN by Admin
Six of the eight work streams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) are now fully operational, while the remaining two will transition from Operation Vulindlela
READ: Anti-corruption working guide for South African companies
POSTED ON: September 3, 2023 IN by Admin
GIBS Centre for Business Ethics, in partnership with Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), has published an Anti-Corruption Working Guide for South African Companies.
EVENT: Fighting Corruption – From impotence and frustration to agency and action
POSTED ON: August 10, 2023 IN by Admin
Business has a responsibility to play a leading role in combating the corruption which threatens South Africa’s future.
PRESS STATEMENT: Progress reported in government and business partnership, with commitment to further accelerate key actions
POSTED ON: August 2, 2023 IN by Admin
The partnership between the South African government and business has mobilised teams to start delivering meaningful progress toward South Africa’s economic growth.
Key actions have been agreed to urgently accelerate progress across the priority focal areas of energy, transport and logistics, and crime and corruption.
MEDIA STATEMENT: South African CEOs from over 115 companies pledge commitment to building the country
POSTED ON: July 27, 2023 IN by Admin
CEOs from over 115 of South Africa’s leading corporations have signed a pledge underpinning their collective belief in South Africa, and their determination to assist in realising its potential.
PRESS RELEASE: Alleged Sale of Weapons to Russia
POSTED ON: May 12, 2023 IN by Admin
Traditionally BLSA would not comment on foreign policy issues. But our government’s stance on the Ukraine conflict is now having serious consequences for our economy and our ability to recover from the other crises our country faces. The US and European markets are particularly important for our manufactured goods, the kind that sees far more…
BLSA Media Release: Cabinet Reshuffle
POSTED ON: March 6, 2023 IN by Admin
With resolving the electricity crisis so critical to our economic prospects, BLSA hopes government will be united in implementing the Energy Action Plan.
BLSA CEO Letter – 27 February 2023
POSTED ON: February 27, 2023 IN by Admin
BLSA hopes that the JET-IP package is not now at risk with the countries that are funding it already concerned about SA’s international positioning.
Busisiwe Mavuso | Godongwana delivers strong budget with clear plans to tackle energy crisis
POSTED ON: February 24, 2023 IN by Admin
By Busisiwe Mavuso
BLSA was relieved to hear that concrete measures are finally being taken to address the debt owed to Eskom by municipalities.