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Busa task team to study carbon tax paper

2013-05-03 10:10

Business Unity SA has set up a task team to analyse the Carbon Tax Policy Paper and find a "definitive business view" to submit to National Treasury.

Revised port tariffs welcomed

2013-03-07 20:12

Business Unity SA has welcomed a new port tariff structure that could mean a cut of 40% in the tariffs on exported containers in the near future.

Wide acclaim for reduced Eskom hike

2013-02-28 18:32

While the National Energy Regulator of SA's decision to limit Eskom's electricity rise to 8% has been widely welcomed, the power utility still has recourse.

Busa: Business positive about budget

2013-02-27 17:31

The business sector is likely to respond positively to the budget announced by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, Business Unity SA says.

Curb state spending, urges body

2013-02-11 19:19

South Africa must avoid debt service costs and state wages absorbing too much of government resources, says Business Unity SA.

Farm job cuts could grow to 200 000

2013-02-10 14:04
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Job losses could reach 200 000 by the end of 2013 as the minimum wage for farmworkers almost doubles in the wake of violent protests, a report states.

Busa: Mangaung crucial for SA economy

2012-12-10 16:11

Policy decisions made by the ruling ANC during its national conference in Mangaung could build an economy which is bigger and stronger, says Business Unity SA.

Census vital for planning - Busa

2012-10-31 13:41

The Census 2011 is a vital planning instrument, Business Unity SA says.

Busa to examine Eskom tariff request

2012-10-22 17:38

Eskom's electricity tariff increases need to be carefully managed to minimise their impact on the South African economy, says Busa.

Zuma concerned about violent strikes

2012-10-12 20:28

A spate of labour disputes, which have degenerated into violent protests, are a major cause for concern, President Jacob Zuma says.

Busa welcomes equity report

2012-09-12 18:07

Business Unity SA has welcomed a report by the Commission for Employment Equity on transformation.

Lonmin to fund children of dead workers

2012-08-17 22:27

Lonmin will fund the education of children whose parents died in the Marikana mine in the North West, the company says.

Proposed labour laws will cost jobs

2012-07-25 18:30

About 285 000 people will lose their jobs if proposed changes to labour regulations are passed, says Business Unity SA.

Busa wants speedy youth wage subsidy

2012-05-22 14:37

Business Unity SA has urged the government to introduce a youth wage subsidy as soon as possible.

Sanral quiet on e-tolling

2012-05-02 07:22

The SA National Roads Agency Limited has remained silent over the ruling by the High Court in Pretoria which brought the Gauteng e-tolling project to a halt.

Business urges delay to start of e-tolls

2012-04-17 13:06

The launch of the e-tolling system on April 30 must be delayed until all public concerns about it have been addressed, Business Unity SA says.

SA business must take advantage of Brics

2012-03-25 11:48

South African business needs to take advantage of the commercial opportunities offered by the Brics group of emerging economies, says Business Unity SA.

Busa extends hand to new black body

2012-03-01 18:26

Business Unity SA has called for unity with the Black Business Council, which was formed after a breakaway from the umbrella body.

Business welcomes development plan

2011-12-06 07:38

Business Unity SA says the government's national development plan is an improvement on previous ones.

Busa: Use lifestyle audits to beat graft

2011-10-21 11:20

Audits of the lifestyles of officials and an integrity pact are some of the measures proposed by Business Unity SA to tackle corruption.

Gigaba: BEE 'fronting' a concern

2011-09-08 11:03

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says empowerment "fronting" is worrying because it erodes the potential for authentic black businesses.

Busa leaders kicked out of summit - report

2011-09-07 09:45

Business Unity SA CEO Nomaxabiso Majokweni and president Futhi Mtoba were asked to leave the Black Business Summit, according to a report.

 

New law will hinder businesses - body

2013-04-17 19:23

A draft law proposing all businesses be licensed with municipalities will create more red tape, warns the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

SA moots Motsepe to head Brics team

2013-03-06 20:40

The Brics group are setting up a business council to strengthen economic ties‚ with mining magnate Patrice Motsepe expected to be at the helm of the SA team.

Busa praises rejection of 16% Eskom hike

2013-02-28 17:20

Business Unity SA has welcomed the decision by the National Energy Regulator of SA to grant an electricity price rise of 8% rather than the 16% proposed by Eskom.

Business response to Zuma speech mixed

2013-02-15 07:18

President Jacob Zuma's state of the nation speech was disappointing and lacked substance, the Cape Chamber of Commerce says.

Brics summit unites Busa, BBC

2013-02-10 15:11

Business Unity SA and the Black Business Council have set aside their differences to ensure SA is properly represented in the mooted Brics Business Council.

Busa calls for business-friendly policies

2013-02-08 20:10

Business Unity SA says it remains committed to discussions that will ensure the sustainability of commercial agriculture amid a challenging business environment.

Eskom's electricity hikes may come down

2012-12-03 16:46

Eskom's requested 16% increase in electricity prices for the next five years could be significantly lowered, says Business Unity SA.

Busa seeks stronger budget message

2012-10-25 18:35

The medium-term budget, while "balanced and realistic" should have had a stronger economic message, says Business Unity SA.

Strikes put pressure on economy - Zuma

2012-10-13 07:18
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South Africa's economy has been put under immense pressure by wage disputes and widespread protests, President Jacob Zuma says.

Busa worried over trucker strike fallout

2012-10-01 17:15

Business Unity SA has expressed concern at the economic effects of the road freight industry strike.

Godsell: Marikana violence outrageous

2012-09-11 07:38

The violence at Marikana was "outrageous" and the killers needed to be held accountable, Business Unity SA chairperson Bobby Godsell says.

Business stresses NDP implementation

2012-08-16 07:59

Business Unity SA has welcomed the final National Development Plan adding that the NDP must now be urgently implemented.

Busa lowers growth forecast for 2012

2012-07-25 16:30

Business Unity SA has dropped its growth outlook for the country following the release of a World Bank report, says the organisation.

Busa: Growth plan key for economy

2012-05-29 07:46

The New Growth Path is an important instrument to promote employment and growth in the economy, say the ANC and Business Unity SA.

Busa welcomes e-tolls task team

2012-05-05 17:00

Business Unity SA says it welcomes the elevation of e-tolling issues to a top-level inter-ministerial task team headed by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Tolls: Cosatu plans 'mother of all protests'

2012-04-17 22:26
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Union federation Cosatu will encourage its two million members to take part in a national protest against an "act of highway robbery" - the implementation of the e-tolling system.

Busa: Labour changes will damage business

2012-03-27 16:12

Business Unity SA says amendments to labour laws will be detrimental to business and affect job creation.

BBC wants bigger slice of govt cake

2012-03-02 08:47

Black business wants a bigger slice of government spend, though not necessarily at the expense of white business, the Black Business Council says.

BUSA: Private sector key for job creation

2011-12-31 14:20

The private sector is the key to creating more jobs in South Africa in the new year, Business Unity SA (BUSA) said

Mandela Centre proposes bill amendments

2011-11-22 13:25

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory says four amendments could fix the controversial protection of state information bill without compromising its fundamental principles.

Busa: Can urban toll roads

2011-10-24 12:29

Business Unity SA says the government should reconsider the viability of tolled roads in urban areas.

Busa laments lack of transformation

2011-09-20 17:48

Women and black people are still under-represented at executive level in the private sector, a study by Business Unity SA has found.

Motsepe to chair black business body

2011-09-08 07:38

A new Black Business Council will be formed under businessman Patrice Motsepe as an umbrella body to ensure unity among black business.

New varsity BEE course launched

2011-08-26 11:26

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has launched a broad-based black empowerment management development programme, to be offered by universities.

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