Covid-19 pandemic spurs tech innovation
POSTED ON: April 9, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
BLSA members have, for many years, embraced technology to drive innovation and find better ways to do business while changing our social landscape.
Timely commodities bounty should have been more bountiful
POSTED ON: April 8, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
An extremely tough road lies ahead for our struggling economy in its quest to achieve strong, sustainable growth.
Innovative tech offers support for distressed businesses
POSTED ON: April 7, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, small business by BLSA
Technology continues to change and improve our lives in immeasurable ways.
Culture of accountability should augment improved audits
POSTED ON: April 6, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
To boost consumer confidence levels, we must prevent mismanagement of public funds.
BLSA CEO’s letter 06 April
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Last week’s announcement that SARS has surpassed its expected revenue target is good news for the economy.
Going beyond business to make sustainable impact
POSTED ON: April 1, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
Over R6.5 million was ploughed into various NGOs across the country to provide food parcels to communities, schools and orphanages.
Vaccine rollout | It’s now time for details
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
This week’s announcement that Johnson & Johnson will produce 30-million vaccines is an injection of hope for South Africans.
BLSA, members step in to support the vulnerable
POSTED ON: March 31, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy by BLSA
The effects of the Coronavirus have been felt far beyond hospital beds and isolation centres.
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.