State should use timely budget surplus boon to accelerate reform


POSTED ON: October 4, 2021 IN , by Admin

By Busi mavuso

The news of the surplus is positive and more importantly, it helps regain some credibility in markets for a Treasury that has taken a knock in recent years.

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Q3 business confidence figures show the slippery slope


POSTED ON: September 14, 2021 IN , , by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

Last week, we got bits of economic data reflecting the effects of the July unrest. The RMB Business Confidence Index slumped back into negative territory (below 50 points) in Q3, falling seven points to 43.

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BLSA CEO’s letter -13 September 2021


POSTED ON: September 13, 2021 IN , , by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

Following the July unrest, many business leaders want to rebuild, but they cannot do it without a sense that government and the rest of the country has their back.

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Join the dots between cadre deployment and state capture


POSTED ON: August 17, 2021 IN , , by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

Putting the right people in the right jobs is critical for success. This is tougher in politics, where success is much harder to define, than for businesses.

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Press release: BLSA concerned at low investment levels and calls for rapid delivery of Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan


POSTED ON: June 8, 2021 IN , , by Admin

Today’s economic growth figures show that the economy is struggling to recover. While there were some areas that grew, the overall picture shows that much of the economy remains weak.

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SA is falling down global league rankings


POSTED ON: June 1, 2021 IN , by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

South Africa’s “beachhead” advantage of a gateway to Africa, long trumpeted, may be waning.

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Technology is driving greater economic growth


POSTED ON: November 20, 2020 IN , , by BLSA

Technology has been key in helping companies adapt to the “new normal” of doing business – and maintaining economic growth!

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BLSA and its members give back to communities in need


POSTED ON: November 16, 2020 IN , by nikiwe

The biggest crises to come out of COVID-19 has been the effects of lockdown on our nation’s most vulnerable communities.

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Health crucial in pursuit of prosperous economic growth


POSTED ON: November 4, 2020 IN , , by nikiwe

The COVID-19 crises has amplified the importance of health and safety in organisations.

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