Business Day TV Business News Leaders

Business News Leaders

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.

An Arena Holdings production.

Keywords: money, opportunity, business plan, business ideas, business news, income, financial news, industry news and views
Daily English South Africa Business · Business News
3,907 Episodes
172 – 192

Listen! PSG Financial Services weathers challenging trading conditions

PSG Financial Services has delivered double-digit profit growth. The firm has reported a 21% increase in recurring headline earnings per share, mainly due to upbeat growth from all its divisions. Business Day TV unpacked the half-year numbers with the company's CFO, Mike Smith.
11 Oct 2023 12PM 7 min

Listen! The pillars of SA's economy

South Africa's economy continues to face multiple domestic and global headwinds and the mining, finance and trade sectors have been a few of the pillars which have aided a fight against these headwinds. Business Day TV spoke to Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist for Efficient group.
10 Oct 2023 2PM 17 min

Listen! The growth of centi-millionaires across the globe

The number of centi-millionaires more than doubled in the last decade, and is currently sitting at over 28 thousand. Business Day TV caught up with Head of Research at New World Wealth, Andrew Amoils to discuss the share of wealth in the world amid downbeat economic growth
10 Oct 2023 1PM 6 min

Listen! Securing global energy demand with Africa's resources

As we journey towards net-zero emissions by 2050, energy crises around the world are on the rise, pointing to the inevitable need for hydrocarbons as we transition. Africa is rich in hydrocarbons, so how can the continent secure global energy demand with its resources? To find out, Business Day TV…
10 Oct 2023 10AM 9 min

Listen! Equites reports lower dividend

Equites has reported a 20% fall in half-year distribution but the firm says it will meet its full-year distribution guidance of 130c to 140c per share. Business Day TV spoke to the company's CEO Andrea Taverna-Turisan for more detail.
10 Oct 2023 10AM 10 min

Listen! A closer look at the 'irregular' R5bn UIF deal

In a late-night scramble last December, senior officials from the labour department and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) worked tirelessly to finalize an "irregular" deal worth R5bn. The deal, aimed at channelling UIF funds into an untested job-creation initiative, was exposed by a Sunday Times report. Shockingly, only three officials…
10 Oct 2023 8AM 9 min

Listen! Middle East tensions spook investors

Conflict in the Middle East is weighing on investor sentiment. The geopolitical issues have boosted government bonds and oil, while equity markets were left battered. Business Day TV discussed the risks and opportunities of investing in this environment with Jameel Ahmad, Chief Analyst at GTC.
9 Oct 2023 12PM 9 min

Listen! IMF staff, Ghana agree first review of $3bn programme

The International Monetary Fund and Ghana's government have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of a $3 billion loan programme. The deal paves the way for a disbursement of $600 million once it is approved by the IMF's executive board. Business Day TV spoke to Ridle Markus, SSA…
9 Oct 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! Cyber threats in SA skyrocket in the first half of 2023

Cyber threats in South Africa surged in the first half of 2023 and a recent report from cybersecurity firm Trend Micro exposes a significant surge in ransomware attacks, putting businesses at risk of losing millions in stolen data and recovery efforts. Business Day TV spoke to technology correspondent Mudiwa Gavaza…
9 Oct 2023 9AM 12 min

Listen! Citibank in Sars' crosshairs over VAT liability

The South African unit of investment banking group Citibank is in the crosshairs of the SA Revenue Service (Sars) over the secondment of the company's offshore employees. The tax agency says this amounts to the importation of services and is subject to VAT. Business Day TV spoke to Mabutho Mthembu,…
9 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Is the ANC losing its grip on KZN?

With declining national support, infrastructure crises, and Jacob Zuma's enduring popularity in KZN, the ANC continues to face a complex electoral landscape. To unpack this in more detail, Business Day TV spoke to Financial Mail's Natasha Marrian.
6 Oct 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Vilakazi appointed FirstRand CEO

Based on FirstRand's most recent performance, the firm boasts higher profits, a healthy loan book and happy investors who received a double-digit dividend increase. This is the state of the company being handed to incoming CEO, Mary Vilakazi who will officially take the helm when current CEO, Alan Pullinger steps…
6 Oct 2023 8AM 11 min

Listen! The state of the mining sector

Mining industry players are gathered at the Joburg indaba to discuss the future of the mining sector. Business Day Tv caught up with the CEO of the Minerals Council, Mzila Mthenjane for his views of the current state of the mining sector.
5 Oct 2023 1PM 5 min

Listen! Implications of avian influenza on SA's poultry market

South Africa's government, along with the Poultry Association, has culled approximately 7.5 million chickens to curb the rapid spread of avian influenza. Business Day TV spoke with FNB's Senior Agricultural Economist, Paul Makube, and Mike Modisane, the Chief Director of Animal Production & Health at the Department of Agriculture, Land…
5 Oct 2023 10AM 21 min

Listen! Conflict resurgence in Ethiopia: Economic repercussions

Conflict in Ethiopia's Amhara region is weighing on the nation's recent peace deal. A third of Ethiopia's food is produced in Amhara and this threatens food security in the horn of Africa. Business Day TV spoke to Zaynab Hoosen, Political Economist at Oxford Economics Africa for her take on the…
5 Oct 2023 10AM 7 min

Listen! Avian influenzas' impact in SA

Amid a severe avian flu outbreak, South Africa anticipates a chicken and egg shortage during the festive season. Poultry producers, including Quantum Foods, are wrestling with virus strains, leading retailers and fast-food chains to search for supply solutions. Imports are set to rise, with industry experts considering importing hatching eggs…
5 Oct 2023 10AM 15 min

Listen! Transport month - Sasol bets on green hydrogen

According to Sasol CEO, Fleetwood Grobler, hydrogen is a game-changer in the quest for sustainable transportation. As we observe transport month, Business Day TV caught up with him for greater perspective on hydrogen as a fuel of the future.
5 Oct 2023 10AM 8 min

Listen! Bond Markets take centre stage

More investors have been leaning towards risk-off assets as fears around higher-for-longer rates persist. Business Day TV spoke to the Head of Financial Intermediaries at 10X Investments, Michelle Noth for more detail on the dynamics playing out in the US and SA Bond Markets.
4 Oct 2023 12PM 8 min
172 – 192