In solving SA’s energy crisis, we have options
POSTED ON: January 19, 2021 IN Busi Mavuso, Covid-19, Employment, Energy, small business, SOEs, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The latest rounds of loadshedding could not come at a worse time as we fret over the surge in Covid-19 cases that already have a significant impact on our economic recovery hopes.
Public sector wages – the battle that has to be won
POSTED ON: December 3, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Despite being fiscally constrained, it will be a hard task for SA to persuade public sector workers to agree to a wage cut.
Resetting business priorities as we rebuild the economy
POSTED ON: December 1, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Rating agencies, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
As this horrible year winds down to its close, we had better get our priorities right if we are to emerge from this economic crisis.
BLSA CEO’s letter 30 November
POSTED ON: November 30, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic policy, Employment, Political economy, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The surge of Covid-19 cases, particularly in the Eastern Cape, is a stark reminder that the pandemic remains extremely dangerous.
Ratings agencies fire warnings about lack of implementation
POSTED ON: November 26, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Energy, Rating agencies, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
There was no reprieve for SA as our credit ratings were pushed deeper in “junk” status, with ratings agencies implying a lack of faith in our recovery efforts post the pandemic.
BLSA CEO’s letter 23 November
POSTED ON: November 23, 2020 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, small business, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The downgrading of South Africa by two ratings agencies on Friday reinforces the fiscal crisis we are facing
Ethics and paying business on time
POSTED ON: November 19, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Statistics SA’s third quarter report card will not tell the full story of just how small businesses across the country are still struggling to keep the lights on.
The cost of not paying small businesses on time
POSTED ON: November 17, 2020 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, small business by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Paying SMEs on time is a small step that big businesses and government can take that will make a big difference.
Restaurants and taverns traded in alcohol despite the bans
POSTED ON: October 5, 2020 IN Covid-19, Political economy, small business by BLSA
By Tebele Luthuli
Coverage and public discourse focus mostly on PPE tender corruption but little has been said about new waves of organised crime during lockdown.
BLSA hails Finfind’s SMME initiative amid Covid-19
POSTED ON: August 28, 2020 IN Covid-19, small business by Admin
FinFind, which provides online access to finance solutions for SMMEs, is launching a comprehensive study on the impact of Covid-19 on this sector.
