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Roads to ruin

Driving to Clarens recently Michael Avery was struck by the varied condition of the roads he drove on. From the excellently maintained but tolled N3 to the potholed death traps of the rural Free State there is a clear and growing disconnect between roads under different government authorities, and how…

28 Apr 2021 2AM 24 min

Public servants ready to strike for wage increases

Public servants are demanding a 7% wage increase from government and have threatened to embark on strike action if their demand is not met. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Claude Naicker, National Manager of the Public Servant's Association for more detail.

26 Apr 2021 2AM 6 min

Which trends are driving Africa's allure

For the last ten years Standard Bank Research has been monitoring the trends driving Africa's attraction, and it’s identified five themes as key. The list includes population growth, urbanisation, the adoption of new technologies, financial inclusion and untapped resources. Business Day TV spoke to Simon Freemantle, Senior Political Economist at…

26 Apr 2021 1AM 9 min

Nedbank eyes green future

Nedbank has taken a tough stance against fossil fuels as the bank says it will stop funding new thermal coal mines by 2025 and cut direct funding for new oil and gas exploration with immediate effect. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam discussed this in detail with Nedbank’s CFO, Mike Davis.

23 Apr 2021 1AM 4 min

The week in review

In a Business Day webinar on Thursday in the build up to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the SARB, 25 years of central bank independence and 21 years of inflation targeting, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago was in fine form, signalling that multi-decade low interest rates are unlikely to change…

23 Apr 2021 1AM 24 min

What's next for Clicks?

Pharmaceutical, beauty and health retailer Clicks has had a bumper first-half as consumer stocked up on preventative medicines. The trend resulted in a near 10% bump in profit. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to CEO Vikesh Ramsunder about the performance and how it positions the group for growth in…

22 Apr 2021 2AM 7 min

Why independence is key for the Reserve Bank

The South African Reserve Bank is the oldest central bank in Africa, and in June it will officially be in existence for 100 years. Business Day Editor Lukanyo Mnyanda caught up with Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago to reflect on its history and its vision for the next 100 years…

22 Apr 2021 2AM 7 min

Whistle-blowers left whistling in the wind

What motivates whistle-blowers? The impact is usually measured in societal good but experienced by the individual at great personal cost. It’s a stark and often under-appreciated trade off. The fight against corruption relies heavily on these heroes being vigilant and standing up for their rights, but they need support. The…

22 Apr 2021 2AM 23 min

How Nedbank is is keeping up to date with the latest technology

In this episode of the Future of Business with Nedbank CIB, we talk corporate innovation and more specifically, platform ecosystems. These trends have been amplified by the rise in technological solutions in recent years, specifically in e-commerce and digital transactions over the past year or two. For more on this,…

22 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

Office property market reels from remote-working trend

Covid-19 continues to weigh on the office property market as the pandemic has prompted more people to work from home. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam caught up with Stanlib's head of listed property funds, Keillen Ndlovu for his analysis on what this trend means for local property players.

21 Apr 2021 2AM 3 min

SA Cricket Determined to Run Itself Out

Michael Avery takes a look at the future of SA Cricket and the need to implement a system of good corporate governance within the sport

21 Apr 2021 2AM 27 min

What weighed on Pick n Pay’s annual results

Even though Pick n Pay had essential status during hard lockdown, restricted trade on cigarettes and alcohol at various times during the year cost the retailer R4bn in lost sales. This along with R200m spent on retrenchment costs led to a 21.4% decline in the group's annual headline earnings per…

21 Apr 2021 2AM 6 min

Discovery Bank's journey through the pandemic

Covid-19 has disrupted numerous industries and the banking sector has also felt the pinch. To unpack more on the bank's journey through the pandemic Alishia Seckam is joined by CEO of Discovery Bank.

21 Apr 2021 2AM 3 min

Why Octodec has opted to not pay a dividend

Diversified real estate investment trust Octodec has opted to withhold its interim dividend due to the uncertainty created by Covid-19. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Octodec MD Jeffrey Wapnick for more detail on the group's assessment of the current trading environment.

21 Apr 2021 2AM 5 min

Absa CEO exits due to strategic differences

Absa Bank CEO Daniel Mminele will step down at the end of this month after less than 16-months into his tenure. The parties have cited strategic differences as the driving force behind the separation. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam unpacked the development and what it means for the company with…

20 Apr 2021 2AM 8 min

PSG Group’s portfolio weathers COVID-19 storm

PSG Group says its investee companies have delivered a solid performance and displayed resilience during a challenging period. The comments accompanied PSG’s year-end results and Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to CEO Piet Mouton for more detail.

20 Apr 2021 2AM 5 min

Global minimum tax proposal misses the mark

Corporate taxation is one of the thorniest issues in international economic policy. Janet Yellen, US President Joe Biden’s treasury secretary, and a former head of the Fed weighed in when she grabbed the attention of the occupants of corner offices worldwide with a speech to the Chicago Council on Global…

20 Apr 2021 2AM 25 min

How to ensure sustainable infrastructure development

The private sector just might be buying into government's infrastructure plan. That’s as investors consider the returns that come with allocating capital to sustainable infrastructure projects. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam discussed some of the benefits with RMB's investment strategist Elena Ilkova.

20 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

NUM demands 15% wage hike from Eskom ​

The National Union on Mine workers and the National Union of Metal Workers SA, have asked Eskom for above inflation wage increases. The unions want a 15% wage hike from the power utility. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Khangela Baloyi, NUM's Energy Sector Co-Ordinator for more.

19 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

Why Imperial Logistics plans to sharpen its Africa focus

Imperial Logistics is letting go of its international businesses in order to grow its African footprint and the group's South American shipping unit is the latest to be sold off for R1.3bn. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Mohammed Akoojee, CEO of Imperial Logistics for an update on the…

19 Apr 2021 2AM 7 min