Bizskoops (English Version)

On the show today … # South Africa will need trillions to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy # The National Department of Health has proposed funding options to establish the National Health Insurance # In international business news… Amazon Web Services will invest at least five billion dollars in South Korea by 2031 And, we focus on the International Commodity Summit 2025 taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 to 20 November. The International Commodity Summit is one of the top mining, energy and agriculture events in South Africa. It is a first-of-its kind, fully integrated multi-industry event bringing together the entire resource value chain under one roof.

On the show today … # Inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target range # The average standard of living in South Africa is projected to fall further # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about spending your money on experiences # In international business news… The USA and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement # In investment-news… The Foschini Group’s share price tumbled more than 18 percent And, we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the company Agrofi, Desmond Irabor. Agrofi is part of the the Ayemere Group of Farm Industries and one of the sponsors of the International Commodity Summit 2025.

On the show today … # Moody’s Ratings expects South Africa’s economy to grow # The declining US dollar is currently benefitting the South African Rand The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the current Gold bull run # In international business news… China wants to boost high-tech manufacturing # In investment-news… Investors are urged to take greater risks by backing small and mid-cap companies And, we are joined by we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the company Agrofi, Desmond Irabor. Agrofi is part of the the Ayemere Group of Farm Industries and one of the sponsors of the International Commodity Summit 2025.

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed the establishment of an Economic War Room in the Presidency # Policy uncertainty in South Africa has reached a record high # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about economic indicators and the so-called Second China Shock # In international business news… The price of gold hit a record high # In investment-news… Bidcorp remains a strong, reliable investment on the JSE And, we are joined by the founder and CEO of Just Green Strategies, Aradhna Pandarum. She will participate in the International Commodity Summit 2025 - one of the top mining, energy and agriculture events in South Africa taking place from 17 to 20 November.

On the show today … # The South African Revenue Service is falling short of its goal to collect extra revenue this year # South Africa’s negative consumer confidence is a concern # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the recent consumer confidence figures # In international business news… The US federal government has shut down # We talk about Africa's mineral wealth And, we’ll check in with the editor-in-chief of MyFairLady, Suzy Brokensha. To tell us more about the 2025 Santam Women of the Future Awards and Finalists

On the show today … # The Annual consumer price inflation falls slightly in August # The South Africa’s car sector faces growing challenges The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the GDP figures that were release last week # In international business news… Microsoft is set to invest in the United Kingdom’s Artificial Intelligence sector # In investment-news… Shares in the food producer Libstar jumped yesterday after talks of a possible takeover bid And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among others the risks to the South African economy if the ANC expands the South African Reserve Bank’s mandate to include employment and growth

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed support for the incoming state-owned Postbank # South Africa’ GDP surprised on the upside # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of sport # In international business news… A federal judge has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor # In investment-news… Remgro expects a significant rise in full-year headline earnings per share And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about the declining confidence in the government of national unity and the economic impact of AMSA's decision to close its plant in New Castle.

On the show today … # There are still roadblocks preventing the rand from reaching its fair value # Factory activity in South Africa slipped back into contraction in August # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the affordability of government debt # In international business news… There are signs of stronger economic ties between Russia, China and India # In investment-news… A multi-asset broker launched a campaign in South Africa aimed at supporting local traders And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk among other aspects about why investor optimism in South Africa faded since the formation of the Government of National Unity

On the show today … # South Africa remains Africa’s largest wealth market # South Africa’s rail sector is entering a new era # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the current state of the US economy # In international business news… Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on India have now taken effect # In investment-news… Acsa reported a record net profit And, we talk to a leadership coach and strategist at the business leadership programme ABL on how entrepreneurs and business owners should really lead their businesses

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index for July is up to three-point-five percent # Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis talks about the country’s unemployment crisis # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the export support package in reaction to the 30 percent USA trade tariffs # In international business news… we take a closer look at the USA economy # In investment-news… Harmony Gold has secured regulatory approval to acquire MAC Copper And, we talk to a leadership coach and strategist at the business leadership programme ABL on how entrepreneurs and business owners should really lead their businesses

On the show today … # South Africa’s trade department has proposed new regulations to help exporters cope with the 30 percent US tariffs # South Africa is facing a wave of international companies downsizing or exiting the country # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about various indicators and the national dialogue # In international business news… UK companies gain access to India’s government procurement market # In investment-news… Precious metals are one of the safest investment bets this year And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk more about the US tariffs on South-African exports.

On the show today … # Markets are jittery over rift between the Reserve Bank and minister Godongwana on Inflation Target # The JSE is considering introducing 24-hour trading The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the need for policy coordination # In international business news… Critics warn about the impact of a 100 percent tariff on import of Russian oil # In investment-news… Pick n Pay is moving ahead with planned store closures and conversions And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects a survey showing that small and medium enterprises are experiencing high levels of stress

On the show today … # The IMF's July World Economic Outlook is more positive about global growth, but not for South Africa # Several important conclusions can be drawn from the tug of war over the budget this year # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about tomorrow afternoon’s repo rate decision # In international business news… A USA billionaire welcomes US plans to impose a 50 percent tariff on copper imports # In investment-news… Kumba Iron Ore has reported a four percent drop in revenue And, we talk to the Head of ESG and Impact at Sanlam Investments, Teboho Makhabane about Africa’s blue economy

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index increases to three percent # South Africa may face interest rate increases in the future # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about international and local economic indicators influencing the prospects of the South African economy # In international business news… The United States has reached trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia # In investment-news… Ibex sells its entire stake of more than 28 percent in the company Pepkor And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects the outlook for South African trade

On the show today … # The Reserve Bank governor warns that global trade tensions are affecting South Africa’s inflation outlook # Economists have revised South Africa’s economic growth forecasts # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about positive and negative sentiment about the country’s economy # In international business news… China’s economic growth slows # In investment-news… The shrinking number of listed companies on the JSE is a concern And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects the main obstacles preventing South Africa from achieving higher economic growth

On the show today … # Foreign investors have sold billions worth of South African equities in the past four weeks # Minister Godongwana has rejected calls for a wealth tax or an apartheid-era redress tax. The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the impact of the US tariffs on the South African economy # In international business news… President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent import tax on copper entering the U.S. # In investment-news… Depositors who had saved their money at the defrauded VBS Bank have likely received their final dividend And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects the new trade tariffs and recent economic forecasts

On the show today … # Economists expect the South African Reserve Bank to be more cautious with regards to a cut in the interest rate # South Africa may need to revise its trade agreement with the US # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the country’s unemployment rate # In international business news… US president Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill has narrowly passed in the US Senate # In investment-news… The share price of the investment company Reinet Investments rose significantly And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment policies

On the show today … # Average earnings in South Africa have managed to outpace inflation # The South African government has secured a one-point-five billion dollar loan from the World Bank # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about inclusive economic growth # In international business news… Google may soon face regulatory changes in the UK # In investment-news… Investor confidence in Naspers and Prosus has surged And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk South Africa’s weakened domestic manufacturing industry and more

On the show today … # South Africa is facing a retirement savings crisis # The Annual Consumer Price Inflation remains unchanged # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economy that doesn't react well to neither trade nor real wars # In international business news… The UK and US sign new trade deal that brings some relief # In investment-news…. Sasol’s, share price has grown more than 80 percent since April And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about the national dialogue, the dreaded grey list and China's trade relations with Africa.

On the show today … # Manufacturing output fell year-on-year in April, marking the steepest decline in over a year # An economist urges parents to set the example for their children on how to manage spending and savings # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the VAT zero rate debate # In international business news… Job vacancies in the United Kingdom dropped and their unemployment rate increased # In investment-news…. Telkom is targeting above-inflation revenue growth And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about among others the government of national unity, economic growth and the new Mineral Resources Development Bill