Local isn’t just lekker – it’s essential
POSTED ON: May 24, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
As business we welcome government’s push to boost localisation.
BLSA CEO’s letter 24 May
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Energy by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
South Africa’s economy needs structural reforms if we are to grow but progress remains frustratingly slow.
Collapsing municipalities could be the final nail in Eskom’s coffin
POSTED ON: May 17, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s problems are a result of a cocktail of factors.
Eskom’s restructuring vital to secure energy future
POSTED ON: May 11, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Eskom’s restructuring is the only way to secure a stable and secure energy supply and put an end to 13 years of load-shedding.
Unions are right to blame Eskom’s former management – but it doesn’t help
POSTED ON: May 10, 2021 IN Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Power shortages have been a major impediment to SA’s economic growth.
SA’s energy expansion and the risk posed by tales of corruption
POSTED ON: May 4, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The procurement of additional and clean forms of power remains a priority as Eskom struggles to meet South Africa’s electricity demand.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 03 May
POSTED ON: May 3, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
It’s hard to quantify the economic cost of 15 years of energy insecurity in this country, writes @BusiMavuso2 in her weekly newsletter.
Better managing our public healthcare infrastructure is vital
POSTED ON: April 22, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
When Covid-19 landed on our shores it was inevitable that the public sector healthcare infrastructure would be stretched beyond its capacity.
Business services success is swell, but spectrum woes remain crippling
POSTED ON: April 20, 2021 IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
With many office workers still being encouraged to work from home, businesses are fast adapting to a more digital world.
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.
