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Why sustainability-linked bond sales are gaining steam

Sustainability-linked bond sales have accelerated in 2021 as investors start to see value in green fixed income assets. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam caught up with RMB's head of sustainable finance and ESG Advisory, Nigel Beck to discuss why this trend is emerging.

13 Jul 2021 2AM 4 min

SAPOA decries protests erupting across SA

The SA Property Owners Association has denounced the riots and looting taking place across South Africa, which has caused an undisclosed amount of damage to property and infrastructure. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Neil Gopal, CEO of SAPOA for more detail.

13 Jul 2021 2AM 6 min

World Bank

South Africa’s economic outlook is bleak. The World Bank expects gross domestic product to slow to 1.5% in 2023, and it has suggested that job creation will be central to preserving macroeconomic stability. Business Day TV 'S Alishia Seckam spoke to Wolfgang Fengler, Lead Economist at the World Bank for…

12 Jul 2021 2AM 7 min

NIDS cram wave 5

The Department of Health finally heard the outcry and will start vaccinating over weekends from August along with the rollout to people between 35 and 49 years old, with registrations starting on the 15th of July. One has to question why we are waiting till August though. One of the…

12 Jul 2021 2AM 27 min

'Free Zuma' protests intensify

The national defence force is set to quell ‘free Zuma’ protests, after violence and looting in response to the former president's arrest spread from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Political Analyst Daniel Silke about how the events are shaping the country's current political…

12 Jul 2021 2AM 6 min

Will the auto industry deliver on its masterplan targets?

The automotive sector has adopted a master plan that seeks to double jobs in vehicle and components manufacturing, and significantly boost production levels to 1.4-million by 2035. Rising Covid-19 infection levels and lockdown measures have however impacted operations across the board, and Business Day TV spoke to Naamsa CEO Mike…

9 Jul 2021 2AM 6 min

The week in review

A week is a long time in politics and what a week it's been. Zulu legend has it that Shaka had come to the Nkandla area to resolve a dispute between two chiefs. When he arrived, he complained of exhaustion from walking up the steep slopes. The Zulu verb for…

9 Jul 2021 2AM 25 min

Listed property makes strong comeback in 2021

South Africa’s listed property sector has made a strong comeback. The industry has rallied by 23% this year after plunging by 35% in 2020. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Ahmend Motara, Senior Property Analyst at Stanlib about whether the momentum can be sustained.

8 Jul 2021 2AM 6 min

DP World makes R12.7 billion offer to acquire Imperial

Imperial Logistics has received a buyout offer from DP World worth R12.7 billion. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Imperial’s CEO Mohammed Akoojee for more detail.

8 Jul 2021 2AM 7 min

Is the president disconnected from mining reality?

Writing in his weekly letter the president pointed out that mining contributes over half of our goods exports, around 10% of GDP and 5% of employment. It is a pillar of our capital goods industry. It is not a coincidence that when global metals prices peak, our economy and job…

8 Jul 2021 2AM 23 min

SARB positive on banks

South Africa’s Reserve Bank is optimistic about the banking sector but some analysts are wary, and have said that earnings will only gradually start recovering over the next three years as the country continues to battle with the effects from the pandemic. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam discussed this in…

8 Jul 2021 2AM 5 min

From Transitory to Tapering

As we head into the second half of the year, the delta Covid variant is causing consternation in markets with recent flair ups in Asia and here at home a stark reminder that we are not out of the pandemic woods just yet. Market participants are also keenly awaiting the…

7 Jul 2021 2AM 28 min

Are global markets recovering?

Global markets wrapped up the first half of the year at record highs - mainly being driven by the recovery in economic activity. Now with inflation concerns and the possibility of tighter monetary policy shaking things up a bit - can the momentum be sustained? Joining me now to share…

7 Jul 2021 2AM 3 min

Study finds booze bans linked to drop in unnatural deaths

South Africa’s Covid-19 alcohol sales restrictions have been associated with a significant drop in weekly deaths from non-natural causes. That’s according to a study compiled by the Medical Research Council and UCT. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam unpacked the findings with Tom Moultrie, who is the paper’s lead author and…

7 Jul 2021 2AM 7 min

The Jacob Zuma arrest saga

The clock is ticking on the warrant of arrest for former president Jacob Zuma but police minister Bheki Cele has indicated that he will not arrest Zuma in light of recent developments. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Lawson Naidoo from the Council for the Advancement of the South…

7 Jul 2021 2AM 5 min

Transnet’s issues derail miners' export potential

Transnet’s ongoing rail and port issues are preventing South Africa’s miners from reaching their full export potential of bulk commodities, and depriving the country of vitally needed taxes. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Henk Langenhoven, Chief Economist at the Minerals Council SA for more insight.

7 Jul 2021 2AM 8 min

What impact has Covid had on the franchise sector's contribution to SA's GDP?

The sit-down restaurant industry is urging the government to reconsider its blanket ban on the industry outside of take-aways, which has its own business model challenges. The industry says the broad approach of the current adjusted Level 4 lockdown restrictions that lumps together sit-down restaurants, take-aways, bars, taverns and other…

6 Jul 2021 2AM 25 min

Cash sweetener for public servants to cost R18 billion

The government recently improved its public sector wage offer to include a 1.5% pay progression increase and a monthly cash gratuity. The cash gratuity has not been factored into budget projections and will cost the government about R18 billion. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Azar Jammine, Chief Economist…

6 Jul 2021 2AM 5 min

OPEC+ talks hit a wall

OPEC+ members have not found common ground over plans to raise supply to meet rising global demand. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Ettienne van Wyk, Head of commodities trading at RMB about what this means for the oil market.

6 Jul 2021 2AM 4 min

Shareholder activist flags overvalued goodwill at Huge Group

Shareholder activists are questioning Huge Group's goodwill valuation, saying it is likely inflated. The group's goodwill is priced at R608 million, which accounts for just over half of the company's total assets. Business Day TV spoke to Charl Kocks, CEO of Ratings Afrika for his view.

5 Jul 2021 2AM 5 min