BLSA CEO’s letter 11 January
POSTED ON: January 11, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
It is disappointing that the government has not ordered any vaccine despite Aspen Pharmacare having secured a contract to produce 300-million doses
BLSA CEO’s letter 14 December
POSTED ON: December 14, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
To say this year has been tumultuous is an understatement. We had to deal with the pandemic, the downgrading of our credit rating and the Zondo Commission.
BLSA CEO’s letter 07 December
POSTED ON: December 7, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The president showed the right balance in his nuanced approached to imposing more stringent local measures.
BLSA CEO’s letter 30 November
POSTED ON: November 30, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The surge of Covid-19 cases, particularly in the Eastern Cape, is a stark reminder that the pandemic remains extremely dangerous.
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
BLSA CEO’s letter 16 November
POSTED ON: November 16, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The opening of borders will give the hospitality and tourism industry a much-needed recovery boost.
BLSA CEO’s letter 9 November
POSTED ON: November 9, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Watch for important research on the public sector wage bill being released today. It makes a detailed contribution to the debate.
BLSA CEO letter 2 November
POSTED ON: November 2, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The economic recovery plan and MTBPS are, in effect, business plans for the country. What matters now is execution.
BLSA CEO’s letter 26 October
POSTED ON: October 26, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
It’s a big week for the country. The MTBPS has the potential to support a recovery in business sentiment, which will boost our recovery prospects.
BLSA CEO’s letter 19 October
POSTED ON: October 19, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The economic recovery plan does a good job of setting out the issues that are constraining the economy, from lack of infrastructure to visa rules. This is good progress.