Localisation report
POSTED ON: May 17, 2021 IN Economic growth, Political economy, small business by Admin
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) in conjunction with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) have launched an important research report into localisation policy. This timely report was compiled by local consulting firm Intellidex and aims to contribute to policy on promoting local manufacturing in South Africa.
BLSA members commit to greater good
POSTED ON: May 5, 2021 IN Covid-19, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
By BLSA
A shared vision of an economically-sound South Africa post COVID-19 continues to be an inspiration to all BLSA members.
BLSA members step up to better equip communities
POSTED ON: April 16, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
By BLSA
Business Leadership South Africa members continued to impart knowledge, and share tools to better equip our communities and empower government, businesses and civil society during the pandemic.
The Eyes and Ears initiative is testimony to our commitment to fight crime
POSTED ON: IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, small business by BLSA
By BLSA
Criminals cast fear into the hearts of South Africans from all walks of life.
Corporate leaders pledge billions to ease impact of Covid-19
POSTED ON: April 14, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
Executives and board members pledged 30% of their income towards debt relief for small businesses and to ease financial disruptions during the pandemic.
Covid-19 pandemic spurs tech innovation
POSTED ON: April 9, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, small business by BLSA
BLSA members have, for many years, embraced technology to drive innovation and find better ways to do business while changing our social landscape.
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.
Innovative tech offers support for distressed businesses
POSTED ON: April 7, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, small business by BLSA
Technology continues to change and improve our lives in immeasurable ways.
BUDGET |Welcome reprieve, but we shouldn’t forget Mboweni’s Argentina warnings yet
POSTED ON: February 25, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, Political economy, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
What a “positive” difference a few months can make in the life and finances of a country considering that just last year Finance Minister Tito Mboweni sounded alarm bells.
Safely unlocking elements of the SA economy
POSTED ON: January 28, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Employment, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
With the resurgence in Covid-19 cases and deaths over the festive season, it was understandable that the country had to reintroduce tougher restrictions into the economy to curb its spread.