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.
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.
BLSA CEO’s letter 10 May
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19, Economic policy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
Energy policy reform is key to our economic recovery.
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.
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.
The tests ahead for a sustainable recovery
POSTED ON: April 13, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic growth, Economic policy, Infrastructure, SOEs by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
We can only brace ourselves with the threat of a third wave of infections on the horizon.
Report shows how SA can repair sclerotic infrastructure delivery
POSTED ON: March 30, 2021 IN Covid-19, Economic policy, Employment, Energy, Infrastructure, SOEs, Unemployment by BLSA
By Busi Mavuso
The infrastructure-led boom in the South African economy prompted by World Cup preparation has unfortunately fizzled out.
