In solving SA’s energy crisis, we have options
POSTED ON: January 19, 2021 IN Busi Mavuso, Covid-19, Employment, Energy, small business, SOEs, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The latest rounds of loadshedding could not come at a worse time as we fret over the surge in Covid-19 cases that already have a significant impact on our economic recovery hopes.
Vaccine and the promise of a 2021 recovery
POSTED ON: December 10, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Sadly, crime is a worrying, almost ever-present threat in South Africa – and the lack of trust in SAPS has led to an increase in the number of private security companies being utilised by those who are able to afford it
Resetting business priorities as we rebuild the economy
POSTED ON: December 1, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Rating agencies, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
As this horrible year winds down to its close, we had better get our priorities right if we are to emerge from this economic crisis.
SABC restructuring a necessity, as with other SOEs
POSTED ON: November 24, 2020 IN Covid-19, Employment, Energy, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The SABC crisis is evidence of how a culture that encourages a lack of good governance, accountability and sustainability can eventually have on the many stakeholders in a company
BLSA CEO’s letter 23 November
POSTED ON: November 23, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The downgrading of South Africa by two ratings agencies on Friday reinforces the fiscal crisis we are facing
Public sector wages – we need a breakthrough
POSTED ON: November 12, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Rating agencies, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Given revenue pressures, the state, like every household, is going to have to look to reduce its expenses.
State and public-sector unions still have time to reach agreement
POSTED ON: October 27, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
SA’s resolve for fiscal reform will be tested in the #MTBPS as we face up to the unresolved question of public sector wages.
Urgency, execution key to attracting investors
POSTED ON: October 15, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
We will be watching the president’s economic recovery plan closely as it could set us on a higher growth trajectory if it encompasses structural reforms.
Lack of trust in business cannot continue if we want a recovery
POSTED ON: October 13, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Business is an important player in the social fabric of the country and is as invested as the state, labour and civil society in creating an enabling environment for growth.
Implementation, implementation
POSTED ON: October 8, 2020 IN Economic policy, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
We need a sense of urgency in the implementation of the recovery plan.