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


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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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The most difficult cabinet position after the era of state capture


POSTED ON: March 16, 2021 IN , , , , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
The Zondo commission has laid bare the colossal task facing Cabinet to turn around the fortunes of many of our ailing SOEs.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 15 March


POSTED ON: March 15, 2021 IN , , , , , , 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.

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We must take advantage of changing sentiment to cement recovery


POSTED ON: March 11, 2021 IN , , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
Despite the doom and gloom of the second wave early this year, it is encouraging to that SA’s economy has recovered better than expected.

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Make way: Vulindlela is happening


POSTED ON: March 9, 2021 IN , , , by BLSA

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are the most efficient mechanism to deliver SA‘s infrastructure goals.

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