SA’s energy expansion and the risk posed by tales of corruption
POSTED ON: May 4, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The procurement of additional and clean forms of power remains a priority as Eskom struggles to meet South Africa’s electricity demand.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 03 May
POSTED ON: May 3, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
It’s hard to quantify the economic cost of 15 years of energy insecurity in this country, writes @BusiMavuso2 in her weekly newsletter.
Business services success is swell, but spectrum woes remain crippling
POSTED ON: April 20, 2021 IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
With many office workers still being encouraged to work from home, businesses are fast adapting to a more digital world.
The tests ahead for a sustainable recovery
POSTED ON: April 13, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
We can only brace ourselves with the threat of a third wave of infections on the horizon.
Report shows how SA can repair sclerotic infrastructure delivery
POSTED ON: March 30, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The infrastructure-led boom in the South African economy prompted by World Cup preparation has unfortunately fizzled out.
BLSA CEO’s letter 29 March
POSTED ON: March 29, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
BLSA on Friday released a key report on infrastructure in SA, it identifies blockages and proposes solutions that will enable successful implementation of this central pillar of our economic recovery.
Positive signs of our switch to a renewable future
POSTED ON: March 25, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The latest load-shedding has been an unpleasant reminder that power cuts will likely be part of our lives as we head into winter months.
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.
BLSA CEO’s letter 23 March
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The announcement of preferred bidders for the independent power producer programme is a positive move to help alleviate SA’s electricity supply constraints.
The tale of Icasa, Nersa and other regulators
POSTED ON: March 18, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The delay in the auction of the long-awaited high-demand spectrum has dealt a severe blow to South Africa’s pursuit of structural reforms.
