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25/08/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter -The future logistics policy environment is concerning

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We have almost achieved the end of load shedding because of the private sector’s embrace of electricity generation. Billions are… continue reading

18/08/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter: Business cannot be done if there are no consequences for fraud and corruption

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Business is strongly committed to the rule of law – it is critical to a business environment that supports growth.… continue reading

11/08/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Domestic trade policy should focus on export competitiveness

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Just what set of industrial policies is the government of national unity going to promote? I was struck by a … continue reading

04/08/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – More upgrades to growth outlook seen as reform momentum continues

By Busisiwe Mavuso

It was pleasing to see an upgrade to our economic growth outlook from economists at the Bureau for Economic Research… continue reading

28/07/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – GNU signals capability of accelerating SA’s economic recovery

By Busisiwe Mavuso

I’ve been encouraged by the brisk pace at which legislation is being approved – and that it is continuing post-elections… continue reading

21/07/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – The GNU is SA’s chance to deal with its growth challenges

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We have made the point often enough that you cannot raise revenue simply by increasing taxes, but you can inflict… continue reading

14/07/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Positive sentiment is consolidating as GNU gets to work

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The government can now borrow at rates 10% lower than before the election, a reflection that shows investors are expecting… continue reading

07/07/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Cabinet has brought new energy to government already

By Busisiwe Mavuso

When the president announced the cabinet, he emphasised that it is time to serve the people of South Africa, and… continue reading

30/06/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – The GNU must not squander goodwill and confidence

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The new cabinet must work together for the common good of all South Africans.… continue reading

23/06/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – We need ministers who take the job of delivering seriously

By Busisiwe Mavuso

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration speech last week struck exactly the right note for this moment in our democratic history. The… continue reading

17/06/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – The GNU is a historic opportunity to address the challenges we face

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Our new MPs, many sitting in that role for the first time, should think through their approach to engaging with… continue reading

09/06/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly – South Africans need a government that can commit itself to delivery

By Busisiwe Mavuso

South Africans need a government that can commit itself to delivery and get straight to work.… continue reading

02/06/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – It is time for our politicians to put South Africa first

By Busisiwe Mavuso

We need a stable government that will continue the vital work that has already been done to put our economy… continue reading

26/05/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Enjoy the vote, and hope the next administration continues our progress

By Busisiwe Mavuso

What do I hope for from the next administration? Chiefly, that we accelerate the momentum we’ve managed to build so… continue reading

19/05/2024

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BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – The NHI Bill is a threat to SA’s healthcare sector

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The private sector is good at managing operational risk, raising investment and building infrastructure.… continue reading