Author: Busi Mavuso

Any reduction in load-shedding is welcome but we must not let it lull us into complacency. Our electricity system remains unable to deliver for our economy. As we go deeper into winter the pressure on it will increase and load-shedding is very likely to reach record levels. But I am pleased with the urgency and focus that both government and business are putting into dealing with the electricity crisis. We have an effective working relationship already in place based on the Energy Action Plan, which is being spearheaded by the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom), with which business is very…

Last week an important new vehicle for business cooperation with the government began its journey, writes BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso. At a meeting at the Union Buildings, organised business, together with several CEOs of major South African businesses, met with the president and several of his ministers to discuss an urgent plan to address the most pressing priorities we face as a country. We focused on three areas: energy, logistics, and crime. Each workstream now has had two CEOs appointed to drive the business contribution to the partnership. These are CEOs with a great deal of experience and insight into the effects…