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1732 – 1752

WATCH: Animal Spirits

That was one forgettable September The all share experienced its worst monthly decline since late October 2020, falling more than 4%, driven by losses in precious metals, industrial metals and resources, which plunged 15.9%, 14.2% and 12.48%, respectively. It seems the market is much more worried about inflation now overshooting…
4 Oct 2021 7AM 21 min

Watch: Why factory activity lost some momentum in September

Activity in the manufacturing industry eased in September with the Absa PMI reading coming in at 56.8 index points which is down from 57.9 index points in August. The index however is still above the key 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction. Business Day TV discussed some of the…
1 Oct 2021 10AM 8 min

WATCH: The week in perspective

"Dressed like Dirk Diggler the signs were ominous as the president cleared his throat to address the nation…eyes darting around looking for that jar of Vaseline…but it was mostly good news for the economy. The move will offer some relief to industries hard hit by the government’s stop-start restrictions, which…
1 Oct 2021 7AM 26 min

Watch: Where to from here for Ascendis Health

High debt levels, restructuring costs, rising finance charges as well as the Covid-19 pandemic have weighed on Ascendis Health's annual performance as its loss per share from total operations widened to 226.5c. But the firm is now charting a course with slimmed down operations after a restructuring plan left it…
30 Sep 2021 1PM 7 min

Watch: Nimble business model helps boost Bidcorp

Global food services company Bidcorp says its decentralised model is proving nimble during Covid-19 as profits have surged during its full year. But, the news hasn't been all good from the firm, Bidcorp has revealed that it's having to deal with fraudulent activity at its Chinese unit. Alishia Seckam caught…
30 Sep 2021 1PM 8 min

WATCH:COP26 TURNING THE TIDE

Welcome, you're watching Climate Conversations on Business Watch with Michael Avery, as we build up to COP26 to discuss whether we’re turning the tide on climate change brought to you by Investec. Joining Michael is Minister Barbara Creecy, of Forestry and Fisheries and Environmental Affairs; Olivia Rumble, director at Climate…
30 Sep 2021 7AM 26 min

Watch: Value stocks gain traction in 2021

Value stocks appear to have found favour with investors after a long run for growth stocks, and the Fed’s hawkish shift last week has been cited for that transition. Alishia Seckam unpacked this with Omri Thomas from Abax Investments.
29 Sep 2021 2PM 5 min

WATCH: South Africa’s green transition in focus

Climate envoys are assessing South Africa’s coal retirement plan for funding and think-tank Meridian Economics has proposed that cheap loans could fund the green transition if the closure of coal-fired power stations are advanced. Alishia Seckam spoke to Emily Tyler from Meridian Economics for more detail.
29 Sep 2021 2PM 7 min

WATCH: Redefine says physical stores will remain mainstay of shopping activity

The pandemic has supported a rise in online purchases but Redefine Properties believes that brick and mortar stores will remain the mainstay of shopping activity. Alishia Seckam discussed the post-pandemic retail landscape with Nashil Chotoki, National Retail Asset Manager for Redefine Properties
29 Sep 2021 2PM 5 min

WATCH: Special Economic Zones scrambling for investment

SOUTH Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are scrambling for investment, following the harsh 18-month lockdown period due to Covid-19, which led tenants to negotiate rental holidays and other special concessions. Despite massive pressure on the country’s budget, there are state resources on offer, although sometimes these are unappreciated, poorly understood…
29 Sep 2021 7AM 27 min

Watch: IDC narrows loss to R33 million

The Industrial Development Corporation has narrowed its annual loss to R33 million rand from R3.3 billion previously. The vast improvement is as a result of reduced impairments and write offs. Zinathi Gquma unpacked the performance with IDC CEO TP Nchoncho.
28 Sep 2021 1PM 7 min

Watch: Rand starts week on the back foot

The rand started the week on the back foot after hitting a one-month low due to Chinese growth concerns, the looming US tapering and rising oil prices. Alishia Seckam spoke to RMB's John Cairns for more detail.
28 Sep 2021 1PM 2 min

WATCH: Unemployment rises in Q2

South Africa’s unemployment queues lengthened in the second quarter, as non-farm payrolls fell by 86,000 when compared to the first three months of the year. The bulk of those job losses occurred in the manufacturing, construction and community services industries. Alishia Seckam discussed the print with Louis Pulzone, CEO of…
28 Sep 2021 1PM 8 min

WATCH: Covid-19 lockdown measures weigh on Adapt IT

Adapt IT had a tough year. The software services group has posted a 1% rise in annual revenue, as the impact of Covid-19 regulations weighed on its performance. Alishia Seckam spoke to CEO Tiffany Dunsdon for her perspective on the results
28 Sep 2021 1PM 6 min

WATCH: Pandemic pushes estate planning to the fore

The greatest wealth transfer in history is taking place, with R100trn expected to pass from baby boomers to younger generations over the next few years, according to various reports. Now, with the global pandemic bringing succession planning into an even sharper focus for many families, is spurring matriarchs and patriarchs…
28 Sep 2021 7AM 26 min

WATCH: Will the oil price rally be sustained?

Brent crude traded at a near three-year high on Monday as investors took note of production disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida and signs of strengthening demand. Alishia Seckam spoke to Bjarne Schieldrop from SEB Markets for his take on whether the rally can be sustained.
27 Sep 2021 1PM 3 min

WATCH: Should SA have a coal retirement plan?

Climate envoys from four countries and the European Union have arrived in South Africa to discuss the viability of funding a coal retirement plan for the country. This comes ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November. For more detail, Alishia Seckam spoke to Greenpeace Africa's…
27 Sep 2021 1PM 7 min

WATCH: Political parties woo voters ahead of local elections

South Africans will be heading to the polls in just over a month to make their mark in the local government elections and in order to secure votes in the lead up to that, political parties are promising citizens job creation, an end to corruption and even the abolishment of…
27 Sep 2021 1PM 8 min
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