Another positive economic reform in the corporatisation of Transnet ports authority
POSTED ON: June 28, 2021 IN Economic growth, Infrastructure, SOEs by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority by President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet another positive step in restructuring our SOEs.
Light at the end of the load shedding tunnel
POSTED ON: June 14, 2021 IN Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move on the licence exemption for electricity generation is highly positive.
BLSA CEO’s letter 14 June
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Last week’s announcements of the increase in the electricity generating licensing threshold and the sale of a majority stake in SAA provide a much-needed boost to economy,
BLSA lauds announcement on energy security and SAA partnership
POSTED ON: June 11, 2021 IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, Media statement, SOEs by BLSA
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the licensing exemption threshold for own generation under schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act, (ERA) will be lifted to 100MW. The own generation threshold was higher than business had hoped for and means that firms such as mines and large industrial…
Eyes and Ears, Memeza crime operation yields positive results
POSTED ON: June 10, 2021 IN Economic policy, Infrastructure, Latest news, Media statement, small business by BLSA
Business Leadership SA has hailed efforts by the Eyes and Ears initiative and Memeza crime-fighting project to tackle crime at non-fee-paying schools.
Economic reform is for all spheres of society
POSTED ON: May 25, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Infrastructure, Rating agencies, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi
S&P Global Ratings’ decision to leave SA’s rating unchanged is a welcome relief
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.
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.
BLSA, BUSA launch research report into localisation policy
POSTED ON: IN Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure by BLSA
By BLSA
Today Business Leadership South Africa and Business Unity South Africa jointly launched a localisation report that seeks to contribute to policy on promoting local manufacturing in SA.
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.