Ramaphosa has his work cut out to rally everyone behind his vision and some are already grumbling
Unless the country did something ‘extraordinary’, Ramaphosa notes that South Africa will not be able to reduce the unemployment rate to 6% by 2030
Businesses are already required to report income differentials under the Employment Equity Act
Automation is replacing manual workers at a rapid rate. What will be the ‘safe’ careers of the future?
Business Unity South Africa has urged Eskom to let it help find ways to improve the power parastatal’s sustainability and avoid a tariff hike.
Business Unity South Africa says the launch of the e-tolling system on April 30 must be delayed until all public concerns have been addressed.
Business has claimed that "irrational" labour Bills were passed before a final Nedlac report and were not properly assessed by stakeholders.
Business Unity South Africa says the amendments made to the Labour Relations and Basic Conditions of Employment Bills could be damaging to business.
The government has roundly welcomed the ruling on the Walmart/Massmart merger and appears unlikely, at present, to take the matter to court.
Black business wants a bigger slice of government spend, though not necessarily at the expense of white business, the Black Business Council says.
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/ 15 February 2012
Busa says corporate balance sheets are "strong and clean", adding that earnings growth appears to have been positive in several sectors.
Busa said there is no need for drastic action in the South African economy, but rather encourages government to spend its money better.
Government and business could be in for a standoff over regulations on executive pay, if local authorities decide to tackle excessive salaries.
The energy department, Busa and the NBI have signed an Energy Efficiency Leadership Network Pledge, demonstrating commitment energy efficiency.
Business Unity SA has been sharply criticised by Cosatu for calling for greater public and private partnerships in 2012 to bolster SA’s economy.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says there will be more certainty about foreign direct investment in South Africa within the next year.
Business Unity SA has shared its own perspective on the Black Business Council with President Zuma, who has urged unity for the sake of SA’s economy.
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Black business organisations expressed their dissatisfaction with lack of transformation at a summit last week.
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/ 9 September 2011
Business Unity South Africa has cut its economic growth forecast for 2011 from 3.4% to 3.1%, saying a cut in the repo rate could soon be necessary.
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/ 9 September 2011
Black business organisations had not turned their backs completely on Business Unity South Africa.
Black businesses have suspended involvement with Busa, saying a united voice is needed to achieve meaningful black involvement in the SA economy.
Black business must put the interests of South Africa first in coming to decisions at this week’s Black Business Summit, President Jacob Zuma says.
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/ 5 September 2011
Business Unity SA has asked to meet with the SA Local Government Association regarding a proposed tax on business to help raise additional funds.
The following is a position paper by the Black Management Forum following its fallout with Business Unity South Africa.
Jimmy Manyi, the government spokesperson and BMF president, is staying well clear of the public row over the BMF’s withdrawal from Busa.
The Black Management Forum has left Business Unity South Africa, saying its flawed structure "outnumbered and suppressed the black business voice".
Business Unity SA says the commemoration of Youth Day on Thursday should remind South Africa of the challenges faced by the younger generation.
Business Unity SA has denied it is under pressure from BMF president Jimmy Manyi to appoint a CEO recommended by him.
Black Management Forum (BMF) president Jimmy Manyi has instructed Business Unity SA it to appoint a BMF candidate as its new CEO, it’s been reported.
Business Unity South Africa says there are no irregularities in the process to appoint a new chief executive for the organisation.
Business Unity South Africa said on Thursday it agreed with the decision by the Reserve Bank to leave interest rates unchanged for the time being.
President Jacob Zuma’s presidential business summit on jobs is a "springboard" for a deeper relationship with business, Busa said on Thursday.