Policy and Legislation update

On 16 November 2020, we submitted comments on the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Act Amendment Bill (Bill) wherein we… continue reading

Great Reset: business priorities

By BLSA Big businesses should use their influence to guide SMMEs and open networks for them to help them grow… continue reading

Technology is driving greater economic growth

Technology has been key in helping companies adapt to the “new normal” of doing business – and maintaining economic growth!… continue reading

Covid-19 as a window of opportunities for solutions

The Covid-19 crises may have crippled our economy, but the setbacks create opportunities for solutions.… continue reading

Education is the backbone of the economy

Education builds the foundation of an economy. High-quality education allows our nation’s citizens to contribute more effectively to our economy.… continue reading

Transport sector key to move economy forward

Lockdown may have put the brakes on everything, but BLSA members have kept the wheels moving by providing support where… continue reading

BLSA and its members give back to communities in need

The biggest crises to come out of COVID-19 has been the effects of lockdown on our nation’s most vulnerable communities.… continue reading

Public service not too big – just too well paid

By BLSA BUSA report on the public sector wage bill, researched by Intellidex, was released at a media conference yesterday.… continue reading

Health crucial in pursuit of prosperous economic growth

The COVID-19 crises has amplified the importance of health and safety in organisations.… continue reading

BLSA reacts to the MTBPS

By BLSA Today’s MTBPS speech carried far more significance given the crisis we are in.… continue reading

Focus on unproductive behaviour

In mapping out South Africa’s recovery, much of the focus is on economic analysis but too little is on “unproductive… continue reading

Land reform cannot be tackled with recklessness

By Tebele Luthuli

By Tebele Luthuli The issue of land reform needs to be tackled within the full ambit of the law.… continue reading

BLSA writes to Finance Ministry ahead of MTBPS

By BLSA Business backs a tough medium-term budget.… continue reading

Recovery plan is positive but has some unrealistic expectations

There are lots of positive elements in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic recovery plan. However, it must be seen as more… continue reading

Less talk, more action needed on land issue

By Tebele Luthuli

By Tebele Luthuli The land issue in South Africa has not grown less important despite the seeming lack of focus… continue reading