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The Big Idea - 07 Dec 2023

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…
7 Dec 2023 8AM 19 min

Listen! 2024: What to watch in Africa in 2024

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…
7 Dec 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Construction industry returns to growth in Q3

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.
7 Dec 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Is Naspers finally done burning through cash?

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.
7 Dec 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! The state of the airline industry

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…
6 Dec 2023 10AM 10 min

Listen! SA’s Aspen expands further into China

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.
6 Dec 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! COP 28 - State of renewable energy in SA

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…
6 Dec 2023 8AM 8 min

Listen! SA GDP contracts in Q3

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.
5 Dec 2023 12PM 7 min

Listen! Q3 GDP contracts by 0.2%

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.
5 Dec 2023 7AM 8 min

Listen! Alexforbes posts higher interim profit

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.
4 Dec 2023 11AM 8 min

Listen! What COP28 could mean for Africa

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…
4 Dec 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Capital Appreciation delivers improved earnings despite challenging economic conditions

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…
4 Dec 2023 8AM 12 min

Listen! German and UK Real Estate market

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.
4 Dec 2023 8AM 10 min

Listen! SA's manufacturing landscape

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…
1 Dec 2023 7AM 8 min
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