SA’s energy expansion and the risk posed by tales of corruption


POSTED ON: May 4, 2021 IN , , , , , 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.

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BLSA CEO’s letter – 03 May


POSTED ON: May 3, 2021 IN , , , , 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.

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Business services success is swell, but spectrum woes remain crippling


POSTED ON: April 20, 2021 IN , , , , 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.

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The tests ahead for a sustainable recovery


POSTED ON: April 13, 2021 IN , , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
We can only brace ourselves with the threat of a third wave of infections on the horizon.

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Report shows how SA can repair sclerotic infrastructure delivery


POSTED ON: March 30, 2021 IN , , , , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
The infrastructure-led boom in the South African economy prompted by World Cup preparation has unfortunately fizzled out.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 29 March


POSTED ON: March 29, 2021 IN , , , , , 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.

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Positive signs of our switch to a renewable future


POSTED ON: March 25, 2021 IN , , , , , , , 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.

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Thulas Nxesi has the hardest job of all: rolling back unemployment


POSTED ON: March 23, 2021 IN , , , , , , 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.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 23 March


POSTED ON: IN , , , , , 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.

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The tale of Icasa, Nersa and other regulators


POSTED ON: March 18, 2021 IN , , , , 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.

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