SARB’s control over inflation shows importance of institutional integrity
POSTED ON: April 27, 2021 IN Economic policy, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The story of our inflation rate speaks to more than just an economic data point: it highlights the importance of the independence of our institutions.
Thulas Nxesi has the hardest job of all: rolling back unemployment
POSTED ON: March 23, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Infrastructure, SOEs, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Taking over the political oversight of ailing SOEs such as Eskom was never going to be easy for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration.
The most difficult cabinet position after the era of state capture
POSTED ON: March 16, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The Zondo commission has laid bare the colossal task facing Cabinet to turn around the fortunes of many of our ailing SOEs.
BLSA CEO’s letter 15 March
POSTED ON: March 15, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Infrastructure, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Not too long ago our economy was growing at over 5% a year and any dip below that was considered a national failure.
Make way: Vulindlela is happening
POSTED ON: March 9, 2021 IN Economic policy, Employment, Infrastructure, Political economy by BLSA
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are the most efficient mechanism to deliver SA‘s infrastructure goals.
Ministerial agreements should be about accountability
POSTED ON: 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.
Capable state: Reforms need a professional civil service
POSTED ON: March 4, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Infrastructure, Political economy, Politics by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
There is a pressing need for South Africa to build a capable state to fully recover from the effects of Covid-19 and recast the economy to develop inclusive growth.
Unemployment takes a far greater toll on black women
POSTED ON: March 2, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Gender-based violence, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The persistently high unemployment level in this country has been our most difficult challenge to overcome.
BUDGET |Welcome reprieve, but we shouldn’t forget Mboweni’s Argentina warnings yet
POSTED ON: February 25, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, Political economy, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
What a “positive” difference a few months can make in the life and finances of a country considering that just last year Finance Minister Tito Mboweni sounded alarm bells.
Expect some good news but the hippo’s mouth is still widen open
POSTED ON: February 23, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is unlikely to increase taxes as higher growth from the bullish commodity markets boosts state coffers.
