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.
Sentiment – it’s no conspiracy
POSTED ON: February 18, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
There is no ‘conspiracy’ against SA; the poor investment sentiment is a result of poor policymaking and policy uncertainty.
BLSA reaction to Sona 2021
POSTED ON: February 11, 2021 IN Political economy, SOEs, Unemployment by Admin
BLSA agrees with President Cyril Ramaphosa on his four overriding priorities: defeat Covid; accelerate the economic recovery; accelerate economic reform to drive inclusive growth; and fight corruption. A determined focus on those priorities will help to address an array of the country’s problems.
State of the Nation: Corruption should be the focus
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, Political economy, Politics, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a mammoth task of leading the charge to tackle the pandemic, with a death toll nearing 50,000, when he delivers his Sona speech.
Easing the anxieties of a disrupted state
POSTED ON: February 9, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Political economy, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
It would not be an understatement to say this year’s state of the nation (Sona) will be an extraordinary address by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Increased co-operation is the way through this crisis
POSTED ON: January 12, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Political economy, Politics by BLSA
By Busi
We start 2021 with the second wave of the pandemic in full swing. The numbers and death rates continue to rise as we face a new and more infectious strain.
Less talk, more action needed on land issue
POSTED ON: October 5, 2020 IN Political economy by BLSA
By Tebele Luthuli
The land issue in South Africa has not grown less important despite the seeming lack of focus on it at the moment.
President Ramaphosa continuing the “good fight”
POSTED ON: September 3, 2020 IN Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
As business, we will stand behind the president and support the “good fight” against corruption.
Ramaphosa’s fight against corruption needs support, not rebuke
POSTED ON: September 1, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
We are encouraged that the president is seizing the moment, taking a hardline stance against corruption, which has ruffled feathers within his party.
A lesson in transparency and trust
POSTED ON: August 27, 2020 IN Covid-19, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
It is important that government keep the nation informed on the reasons for its decisions. This will breathe confidence into the ability of the state.