Business Leadership South Africa
latest news & developmentsNew NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat
Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
The NHI and the risks of populism on the eve of a crucial election
The president is attempting to shift the election campaign focus away from the government’s failures towards a promise to deliver more, although its track record suggests it cannot
Cut spending or risk a financial crisis – BLSA
CEO Busi Mavuso said it appeared that only the national treasury understood the need to curtail government spending
New report reveals EOH corporate corruption case study and clean-up
The JSE listed IT services company has turned itself around and remains a service provider to the government and private sector
Ideology weighs down the NHI
Only the rich have unrestricted access to medical care but the state’s ability to deliver universal health is rightly questioned
It’s business vs business in fight over Eskom probe funding
Business Unity South Africa’s chief executive has accused the organisation’s president of throwing the lobby under the bus in a meeting with the president
Questioning state and corporate motives should be routine
Captains of industry may appear the benevolent saviours of a state in decline, but we ought to question their intentions
BLSA on Eskom investigation: ‘We don’t go out of our way to meddle”
BLSA on Eskom investigation: ‘We don’t go out of our way to meddle”
Ramaphosa announces new R2 trillion investment target
President announces reforms aimed at attracting investors to the country as he opens conference
A BIG leap is Ramaphosa’s best step to economic growth
The government has shown that it is willing to explore introducing a basic income grant, which would mark a big step towards achieving growth
Medium-term budget elicits mixed feelings
The medium-term budget policy statement has received criticism and praise from civil society
‘Prepare for the worst’: 85% chance that SA will land on grey list
If the government is seen to be making serious efforts to comply with anti-money laundering requirements, the country’s greylisting might not last long
Business reacts: Sona commitments will not move the dial — yet
Though the president’s speech hit the right notes, business will be looking out for delivery over promises.
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump
The president’s strategy to stop the unemployment crisis from spiralling includes cutting red tape and focusing on infrastructure investment