Implementation, implementation
POSTED ON: October 8, 2020 IN Economic policy, Political economy, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
We need a sense of urgency in the implementation of the recovery plan.
Corruption arrests: A show of teeth and a boost of confidence
POSTED ON: October 6, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Politics by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Arrests of those associated with state capture is an initial, but significant, milestone in rebuilding faith in SA and its economy,
Medium term budget — another seminal moment
POSTED ON: October 1, 2020 IN Economic policy, Employment, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s medium-term budget speech is another seminal moment for South Africa.
Business and labour backing president Ramaphosa’s plan
POSTED ON: September 17, 2020 IN Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The economic recovery action plan, agreed to by labour, business and other social partners, is with the president. It’s imperative that Cabinet approves it without delay.
Structural reforms a necessity in light of Q2 contraction
POSTED ON: September 8, 2020 IN Economic policy, Energy, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Will today’s Q2 GDP figures prove to be sobering for policymakers? We hope it makes them realise how urgently we need structural reforms.
BLSA CEO’s letter 31 August 2020
POSTED ON: August 31, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
How much more onerous will future loan conditions be if SA doesn’t address its creditworthiness?
Second-quarter contraction and the bounce-back
POSTED ON: August 20, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The impact of the initial ‘hard lockdown’ is going to make for some shocking reading when GDP figures are released early next month.
Now to restart this economy
POSTED ON: August 18, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Government’s recovery strategy must actually move the needle and not be just another document.
BLSA CEO’s weekly letter – 17 August
POSTED ON: August 17, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
This is the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes. Labour and business have presented detailed plans, but why hasn’t government?
This is no popularity contest
POSTED ON: August 13, 2020 IN Economic policy, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
Has Cyril Ramaphosa opted to win a popularity contest within the ANC rather than do the right thing for the country?
