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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

Listen! Grape exporters face a season of worry

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…
1 Dec 2023 6AM 7 min

Listen! Falling metal prices weigh on PGM miners

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.
30 Nov 2023 11AM 7 min

Listen! Is the collapse of NSFAS imminent

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.
30 Nov 2023 8AM 13 min

Listen! Analysing Mozambique's political landscape post elections

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…
30 Nov 2023 8AM 7 min

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

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…
30 Nov 2023 8AM 7 min

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

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…
30 Nov 2023 7AM 8 min

Listen! Vukile delivers 'exceptional' H1 results

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…
29 Nov 2023 12PM 6 min

Listen! COP28 kicks off in Dubai

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.
29 Nov 2023 12PM 6 min

Listen! Unpacking why inflation is on the rise in Zimbabwe

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.
29 Nov 2023 8AM 6 min

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

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…
29 Nov 2023 8AM 8 min

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

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.
29 Nov 2023 7AM 10 min

Listen! Delta's funds from operations take a knock

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…
28 Nov 2023 10AM 7 min
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