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Listen! Focus on junior mining

On this episode of the Big Idea, we take a look at the junior mining sector with mining analyst, Peter Major and Fred Arendse, the founder of the junior mining council.

19 Oct 2023 10AM 16 min

Listen! Tunisia's economy minister sacked amid IMF rescue scheme

Tunisia's president has sacked the country's economy minister after he stated that a deal with the International Monetary Fund would be vital for the country to obtain other foreign financing. President Kais Saied strongly opposes the terms of an IMF agreement, saying that the conditions will lead to protests. For…

19 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Why the US is considering a 20-year AGOA extension

US Senator John Kennedy is pushing for an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act |(AGOA) until 2045 in an effort to counter China's growing influence in the region. Business Day TV spoke to Business Day journalist, Thando Maeko for more perspective on the move.

19 Oct 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! Higher interest rates continue to squeeze household finances

High interest rates continue to squeeze household finances, according to the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index, and this could weigh on spendding over the upcoming festive period and on popular shopping days like Black Friday. Business Day TV discussed this in detail with independent analyst, Roelof Botha.

19 Oct 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! SA retail sales down 0.5% in August

South African retail Sales declined by 0.5% year-on-year in August. This marks the ninth consecutive month of decline in retail activity. Business Day TV discussed the print with RMB Economist, Siobhan Redford.

18 Oct 2023 12PM 6 min

Listen! Pick n Pay records first ever interim loss

Pick n Pay has slipped into the red. The retailer has reported a headline loss per share at 138 cents, mainly due to increased competition and costs associated with load shedding. Business Day TV unpacked the retailer's interim performance with CEO Sean Summers.

18 Oct 2023 12PM 8 min

Listen! Consumer inflation accelerates to 5.4%

Consumer inflation has quickened to 5.4% year on year in September from 4.8% the previous month. This marks the second consecutive month that inflation has accelerated. To find out how the latest print could factor into the reserve bank's decision making process on interest rates, Business Day TV spoke to…

18 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Amazon to launch in SA in 2024

Amazon has announced that it will launch a South African store in 2024. This will provide local businesses with the chance to sell their products on Amazon.com. Business Day TV spoke to Business Day reporter Mudiwa Gavaza about the risk and opportunities that come with the move.

18 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! SA's universal healthcare plan in focus

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union has called for the implementation of the National Health Insurance. Business Day TV spoke to Rich Sacini, President for HAITU about the NHI Bill and what the union believes its implementation would mean for South Africa's healthcare sector.

17 Oct 2023 11AM 9 min

Listen! Primary Health Properties eyes JSE listing

Primary Health Property is preparing for a secondary listing on the JSE. This is the second company to list on the JSE so far this year and comes as the delisting trend continues to gain traction. Business Day TV unpacked the merits of the move with CEO, Harry Hyman.

17 Oct 2023 11AM 8 min

Listen! SA's upstream Petroleum Bill could do better

Webber Wentzel partner, Jonathan Veeran believes South Africa's Upstream Petroleum Development Bill is problematic and it's taking too long to develop. Business Day TV discussed this in detail with Veeran

17 Oct 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! SA finance minister caught between a rock and a hard place

The medium-term budget policy statement will be presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on November 1. In the lead up to this, Ninety One has commented that Godongwana is caught between a rock and a hard place as revenue weakness persists and spending pressures mount. For more detail, Business Day…

17 Oct 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Transnet confirms long delays

Transnet's slow progress in implementing private sector partnerships at its ailing port and rail facilities has been revealed. The new partner for the Durban container terminal is set to commence operations no earlier than April 2024, and no contract has been signed for a private rail deal announced a year…

17 Oct 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Renergen's share price recovers

Renergen faced backlash on social media, which sent its share price falling. But it has since recovered after the natural gas and helium producer released a statement, addressing investors' concerns which linked the group to companies that were involved in state capture. Business Day TV discussed this in detail with…

16 Oct 2023 2PM 9 min

Listen! Amplats, Sasol and BMW ink green hydrogen deal

South Africa is home to 40% of the world's supply of platinum and palladium and around 80% of the platinum group metals - which are key components in the production of green hydrogen. This further makes Anglo American Platinum well positioned to take advantage of the potential demand, and it…

16 Oct 2023 1PM 6 min

Listen! Trade of the week - AB InBev, British American Tobacco and Cashbuild

Unum Capital's Loyiso Mpeta delves into some of the stocks you should be watching such as AB InBev, British American Tobacco and Cashbuild.

16 Oct 2023 9AM 18 min

Listen! Investment trends and opportunities in Africa’s energy market

The Paris Agreement targets net-zero emissions by 2050. In order for Africa to meet this target, investment into the energy sector must double to $200bn per year by 2030. With Africa Energy Week underway, Business Day TV spoke to Verner Ayukegba, Senior VP of the African Energy Chamber for more…

16 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Springboks advance to RWC semi-finals

In a Sunday evening blockbuster, South Africa beat the French national team by 29 to 28 in a nail-biting and heart-stopping battle that had supporters on the edge of their seats. To unpack the action, Business Day TV spoke to Sunday Times rugby columnist, Mark Keohane.

16 Oct 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! Calgro M3 boasts near 37% jump in H1 HEPS

Affordable housing and memorial parks developer Calgro M3 has described its half-year performance as robust. The group has delivered a 13.5% in revenue thanks to improved selling prices in a constrained environment. But despite the improvement, no dividend has been declared. Business Day TV unpacked the performance in greater detail…

16 Oct 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! Africa’s Just Energy Transition Journey

The Paris Agreement targets net-zero emissions by 2050 and in the rush to get there, questions about what a just energy transition looks like for Africa have come to the fore. This as the continent is only responsible for 4% of global carbon emissions. Jenny Botes, Africa Energy and Chemicals…

13 Oct 2023 8AM 7 min