BLSA CEO’s letter 23 March
POSTED ON: March 23, 2021 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.
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.
BLSA CEO’s letter 08 March
POSTED ON: March 8, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel with government showing its serious intent to deliver on reforms and build a capable state.
BLSA CEO’s letter 01 March
POSTED ON: March 1, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The move to level 1 will help more South Africans get back to work and will give a boost to the economic recovery.
BLSA CEO’s letter 22 February
POSTED ON: February 22, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The Budget this week is going to be a litmus test for government to assure South Africans that it is on top of its finances.
BLSA CEO’s letter 15 February
POSTED ON: February 15, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
There were many positives in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state-of-the-nation speech last week.
BLSA CEO’s letter 08 February
POSTED ON: February 8, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The state of the nation address is an opportunity for President Cyril Ramaphosa to set policy objectives and provide clarity on what the rest of the year is going to consist of.
BLSA CEO’s letter 01 February
POSTED ON: February 1, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
At the start of Covid-19, President Cyril Ramaphosa received praise in the country and abroad for his swift action in dealing with the pandemic.
BLSA CEO’s letter 25 January
POSTED ON: January 25, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
A faster growth rate depends on implementing prudent macroeconomic policies and structural reforms.
BLSA CEO’s letter 18 January
POSTED ON: January 18, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Busi Mavuso, Covid-19, Employment, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The first two bans cost the alcohol industry 165,000 jobs, with the expectation that the third ban might have a similar impact and add more unemployment woes.