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Interviews with top CEOs and leaders shaping today's news stories alongside all the latest news that is impacting the markets, business and investments around the world. A Tiso Blackstar Group Production. Keywords: money, opportunity, business plan, business ideas, business news, income, financial…

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    The Big Idea - 07 Dec 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 19:52


    Currency devaluations, coups and green hydrogen potential are factors that have been identified by Oxford Economics Africa as trends to watch on the continent next year. Jacques Nel, Head of Africa Macro at Oxford Economics Africa joined Business Day for more insight into the group's watchlist for the continent as we transition to next year.

    Listen! 2024: What to watch in Africa in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 7:47


    Currency devaluations, coups and green hydrogen potential are factors that have been identified by Oxford Economics Africa as trends to watch on the continent next year. Jacques Nel, Head of Africa Macro at Oxford Economics Africa joined Business Day for more insight into the group's watchlist for the continent as we transition to next year.

    Listen! Construction industry returns to growth in Q3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 7:40


    Construction activity has picked up in the third quarter, according to the Afrimat Construction Index which sits at a 7-year high of 131.5 points. Business Day TV unpacked the index in greater detail with Independent Analyst, Roelof Botha.

    Listen! Is Naspers finally done burning through cash?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 7:18


    Naspers, having weathered a decade of questionable investments, strategic shifts and substantial losses is now showing signs of a positive turnaround, according to Financial Mail's Ann Crotty. Business Day TV discussed this in more detail with Crotty.

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    Listen! The state of the airline industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 10:28


    As the aviation industry continues to soar post the 2020 Covid-19 hit, analysts aren't expecting a slowdown anytime soon. According to research by the International Air Transport Association, the sector's net profit is expected to climb by 3.8% to $25.7 billion in 2024. Business Day TV caught up with Rene Koinzack, Lufthansa's newly appointed senior director for sales in Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Southern and East Africa, for a look at how the group has benefitted from the uptick.

    Listen! SA's Aspen expands further into China

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 7:14


    Aspen and Sandoz have inked a near R2 billion deal. For that price tag, Aspen will buy Sandoz's Chinese business. In return, Sandoz will take on four anaesthetic products that Aspen sells in Europe. Business Day TV unpacked the deal in greater detail with Aspen's Group CFO, Sean Capazorio.

    Listen! SA to start making battery-electric vehicles within 3 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 8:32


    Amid ongoing developments surrounding South Africa's capacity for electric vehicle production and export, Business Day TV speaks to Financial Mail's David Furlonger about whether there is sufficient policy certainty for investment to flow.

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    Listen! COP 28 - State of renewable energy in SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 8:50


    Eskom has put new regulations in place for renewable energy players to help protect access to the grid. Business Day TV spoke to James Mackay, CEO of the Energy Council of SA about red-tape as far as renewable energy projects are concerned and its impact on the country's energy transition journey.

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    Listen! Transaction Capital swings to loss as profit falls in 'most challenging' year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 13:19


    Transaction Capital has swung into an annual loss, saying the results reflect what has undoubtedly been the most challenging and disappointing year in its history. Business Day TV unpacked the performance with incoming CEO, Jonathan Jawno.

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    Listen! SA GDP contracts in Q3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 7:17


    South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the third quarter and the sharpest falls in output came from agriculture, construction, manufacturing and mining. Business Day TV unpacked the GDP print with RMB economist, Siobhan Redford.

    Listen! Climate Group warns of political hurdles that may weigh on renewables ambitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 7:40


    A number of heads of states from across the world have pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 at this years COP28 summit. While the commitment has been welcomed, an international non-profit organization - Climate Group has highlighted policy barriers that are holding back the uptake of renewables in some of the world's largest economies. Business Day TV discussed this in detail with the Director for Energy at Climate Group, Sam Kimmins.

    Listen! Independent candidates win partial victory in Constitutional Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 8:45


    The Constitutional Court has granted a partial victory to independent candidates, easing their path to elections by reducing the signature threshold to 1,000 or 15% of local support. Business Day TV unpacked this ruling in greater detail is political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng.

    Listen! Q3 GDP contracts by 0.2%

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 8:51


    South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the third quarter due to a sharp fall in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry. Declines in construction, manufacturing and mining also weighed. Business Day TV unpacked the print in greater detail with Gina SChoeman, Economist at Citibank.

    Listen! Alexforbes posts higher interim profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 8:12


    Alexforbes has posted a 96.5% jump in interim headline earnings per share, as the financial services group benefitted from its strategy shift where it reconfigured its core business away from insurance. Business Day TV unpacked the performance in greater detail with Alexforbes CEO Dawie de Villiers.

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    Trade of the Week - 04 Dec 2023 | Glencore, Anglo American and Bidvest.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 18:52


    Herenya Capital founder, Petri Redelinghuys provides technical analysis on Glencore, Anglo American and Bidvest.

    Listen! What COP28 could mean for Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 7:28


    With Africa only responsible for 4% of total global emissions, while housing the lion's share of minerals needed for the green energy transition, Business Day TV caught up with Chantal van der Watt, PwC Associate Director for Sustainability and Climate change for her take on what COP28 could mean for Africa.

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    Listen! Capital Appreciation delivers improved earnings despite challenging economic conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 12:03


    Capital Appreciation has maintained its half-year dividend at 4.25c despite economic challenges, citing high demand for its products. The fintech group anticipates a strong second-half performance, fuelled by diversified revenue streams and growth opportunities. CEO of Capital Appreciation, Brad Sacks unpacked the company's performance in greater detail with Business Day TV.

    Listen! German and UK Real Estate market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 10:27


    Sirius Real Estate, owner of German and UK business parks says that these regions remain attractive for growth. The JSE and London Stock Exchange listed group's CEO, Andrew Coombs joined Business Day TV for greater perspective on navigating the real estate market in these territories in the current economic climate.

    Listen! SA's manufacturing landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 8:56


    After two consecutive months of decline, the Absa PMI has managed to rise by nearly 3 index points in November to a reading of 48.2. For more detail on what the reading suggests about the health of SA's manufacturing sector, Business Day TV spoke to Sello Sekele, Economist at Absa CIB.

    Listen! Tiger Brands says annual performance reflects challenging trading environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 8:20


    Tiger Brands says its annual performance reflects a challenging trading environment market by high food inflation, cost-conscious consumers, a depreciating rand and unreliable electricity supply. Business Day TV spoke to the group's CEO Tjaart Kruger for more insight.

    Listen! Grape exporters face a season of worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 7:28


    South Africa's table grape industry is confronting a season of mounting concerns as port crises and power cuts continue to trigger equipment breakdowns and delays at Durban and Cape Town port terminals; resulting in millions of losses in export earnings. Business Day TV spoke to Business Day's Denene Erasmus for more detail on the story.

    Listen! Falling metal prices weigh on PGM miners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 7:30


    PGM miners have been dealt many blows in 2023, including higher costs associated with load shedding and lower metal prices. Business Day TV caught up with the Head of PGMs & Chief Sustainability officer at Afriforesight, Deborah Chikukwa and she shared her outlook for the industry.

    Listen! Is the collapse of NSFAS imminent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 13:38


    The SA Union of Students (SAUS) has sounded the alarm on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) saying it is on the brink of collapse but NSFAS has refuted the claims. For more insight, Business Day TV spoke to NSFAS spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi.

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    Listen! Analysing Mozambique's political landscape post elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 7:39


    Mozambique held local elections in early October but the results announced by the election commission threaten to spark a political crisis. Business Day TV spoke to Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, for his take on the fraught political situation and its potential impact on the country's economy.

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    Listen! Pulling the plug: will NHI kill South African healthcare?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 7:32


    The National Council of Provinces is set to sign off on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and this will allow the government to run with its plan for state administered healthcare. But critics says the system will fail to deliver even the most basic of healthcare services. Business Day TV spoke to Financial Mail editor, Rose Rose for more detail on the story.

    Listen! COP28: SA needs R535bn a year to meet climate targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 8:32


    Climate finance in SA needs to increase by up to fivefold if the country is going to meet its globally committed climate targets by 2023, according to the SA Climate Finance Landscape report released by the presidential climate commission. To unpack if this is possible, Business Day TV spoke to Happy Khambule, Environment & Energy Manager at Busa.

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    Listen! Vukile delivers 'exceptional' H1 results

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 6:30


    Vukile Property Fund has described its half-year results as 'exceptional'. The commercial property group has posted a 5.2% rise in funds from operations and a 10% increase in its interim dividend, as it benefitted from a strong showing in both South Africa and Spain. Business Day TV discussed the performance with CEO Laurence Rapp.

    Listen! COP28 kicks off in Dubai

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 6:30


    The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) is underway in Dubai. Business Day TV discussed COP28's prospects and challenges with Nigel Beck, Head of Sustainable Finance & ESG Advisory at RMB.

    Listen! Unpacking why inflation is on the rise in Zimbabwe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 6:33


    Following a second revision of its inflation measure, Zimbabwe's CPI jumped by nearly 22% in November from almost 18% previously. This defying the downward trend experienced after previous revisions. Business Day TV unpacked the detail of this with Development Economist, Prosper Chitambara.

    Listen! Afrikanerbond backs multiparty charter's bid to oust ANC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 8:02


    Opposition parties, including the DA, IFP, and ActionSA, have formed a coalition, backed by the Afrikanerbond, aiming to unseat the ANC in the 2024 elections. This multiparty charter is committed to addressing issues like crime and corruption, by excluding collaboration with the ANC and EFF. Business Day TV spoke with journalist Thando Maeko for greater perspective on the move.

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    Listen! Is SA's tourism sector ready for the festive season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 10:06


    With the festive season fast approaching, Business Day TV caught up with Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council SA for his take on whether the sector can shrug off the effects of load-shedding and make the most of the upcoming holidays.

    Listen! Delta's funds from operations take a knock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 7:46


    Delta Property Fund has been hit by a double whammy. During its half year, the group had to deal with elevated interest rates and increased vacancy rates and this weighed on its performance, as funds from operations fell 11.1%. Business Day TV spoke to the CEO of Delta Property Fund Bongi Masinga for more insight.

    Listen! Unpacking growth divergences in key African markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 7:10


    African economies are displaying increasing growth divergences. To unpack the detail of this, Business Day TV caught up with Ridle Markus, SSA Macroeconomist at Absa CIB.

    Listen! Could VW leave SA in its review mirror?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 8:57


    A senior Volkswagen executive has commented that he is 'very worried' about the future of the company's operations in South Africa given persistent power cuts and logistics challenges. Business Day TV spoke to Financial Mail Editor-at-Large, David Furlonger for his take on the situation and whether he believes the current challenges in SA would be enough to prompt VW to exit the country.

    Listen! Why business is unhappy with the NHI bill process

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 8:46


    Organised business has appealed to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to delay its vote on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and send it back to parliament's select committee on health & social welfare so that MPs can relook it. The committee approved the bill last week without making any changes and Business Unity SA (Busa) and Business for SA (B4SA) believe this shows that the committee ignored the constitutional issues raised by four provinces and a wide range of stakeholders. For more insight on that, Business Day TV spoke to B4SA chair Martin Kingston.

    Listen! Africa Energy Review 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 6:57


    According to PwC's Africa Energy Review 2023, the continent's energy transition journey is faring well and is on track to meet the Paris Agreement targets. Business Day TV explored the findings of the review in greater detail with Pedro Omontuemhen, Africa Oil & Gas Leader at PwC.

    Listen! Rand rigging and the ANC's trouble with numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 8:32


    The rand rigging scandal is back in the spotlight with reports citing that banks fingered in the ordeal bagged R1trn per day. The Financial Mail has however pointed out that the numbers do not add up and suggests that this is being politicized by the ruling party ahead of next year's election. Business Day TV spoke to the publication's editor, Rob Rose for more detail.

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    Listen! Black Friday: The SA consumer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 8:00


    The year's biggest shopping event, Black Friday, is taking place in a tough economic climate where consumers are having to count every rand as high interest rates and elevated inflation eat into disposable incomes. Business Day TV spoke to Tumelo Ramugond, Head of Credit Card at Standard Bank for greater perspective on consumer spending trends during this period.

    Listen! MPC holds rates steady

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 26:05


    The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate on hold at 8.25%. To unpack this decision, Business Day TV spoke to Koketso Mano, Senior Economist at FNB and Portfolio Manager for Fixed Income at Sanlam Investments, James Turp.

    Listen! Investing in times of war

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 8:59


    Investors have shied away from stocks that benefit from growing geopolitical conflicts. Trends have shown that investors have weighed markets wisdom against human morality in times of war; often investing in alignment with their human values. Business Day TV sits down with Jameel Ahmad, Chief Analyst for GTC Dubai to discuss investor sentiment during times of conflict.

    Listen! KAL Group weathers tough trading conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 7:24


    Despite taking a R63m hit, related to costs associated with load shedding, KAL Group has managed to deliver upbeat earnings. During the full year period recurring headline earnings per share increased by 7.2%, boosted by a near 43% jump in revenue. Business Day TV unpacked the numbers with company CEO, Sean Walsh.

    Listen! Cryptocurrency update | 23 Nov 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 5:51


    Business Day TV speaks to Tarris Arnold from Luno about the current trends playing out in the cryptocurrency market.

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