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Should SA be taking advantage of a low oil price?

The oil price has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic and some have suggested that SA should use this to the country's advantage and bulk up its stock piles. Business Day TV caught up with newly appointed Chair of the Strategic Fuel Fund, Nelisiwe Magubane to discuss this further.

3 Jun 2020 2AM 6 min

How has Covid-19 impacted soft commodities

The soft commodities market was hard hit by covid-19 but while governments around the world begin to relax lockdown rules, the sector now has to deal with the fallout from the rising tensions between the US and China. Business Day TV touched base with Rabobank's Carlos Mera to discuss the…

3 Jun 2020 2AM 4 min

What are Government's Covid-19 post lockdown regulations

As the lockdown in South Africa is eased and businesses start to re-open, ensuring the health and safety of employees and members of the public will be of paramount importance. Government has introduced various regulatory measures with the hope of achieving this goal, many of which have important implications for…

2 Jun 2020 2AM 26 min

Govt faces mounting legal action over lockdown rules

South Africa's lockdown restrictions have eased to alert level three but various regulations have come under scrutiny, particularly the ban on tobacco sales. British American Tobacco SA (BATSA) and the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) are pursuing legal action against government for the decision. Business Day TV spoke to…

2 Jun 2020 2AM 12 min

Rand rallies in May

The rand has recovered from April’s record low, strengthening by 5.6% in May, which marks its first monthly advance this year. Business Day TV spoke to RMB's Matete Thulare to discuss the factors driving activity in the currency market.

2 Jun 2020 2AM 5 min

The politics behind lockdown

South Africa's lockdown restrictions have eased to level three but not everyone is in agreement with what governments says is allowed and what isn't. The continued ban on tobacco sales has been a particular sticking point with critics saying that a lot of the restrictions being put forward are political…

1 Jun 2020 2AM 7 min

Factory activity improves in May

The Absa PMI rose above 50 for the first time in 10 months in May. That's as some lockdown restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus were eased. Business Day TV unpacked the print with Absa economist Miyelani Maluleke.

1 Jun 2020 2AM 5 min

Weak economic environment and impairment costs weigh on Nampak

The coronavirus and falling oil prices has weighed on Nampak forcing the company to write down its Nigerian and Angolan businesses by R3bn. Business Day TV unpacked the results with CEO Erik Smuts.

1 Jun 2020 2AM 8 min

How ready are SA schools to re-open

For parents and teachers across the country the tag line of back to school has never evoked such a mixed array of emotions. The impact of the changes being forced by COVID-19 were best summed up by the minister of basic education, Angie Motshekga, when she said: The virus has…

28 May 2020 2AM 26 min

Should SA continue with lockdown?

South Africa's set to move to lockdown level three next month, amid calls that the re-opening of the economy be fast-tracked. Business Day TV spoke to Martin Kingston from Business for South Africa and Political Analyst, Richard Calland about the economic and political implications of an indefinite lockdown.

28 May 2020 2AM 13 min

How is Covid-19 impacting SA’s clothing industry

Pepkor is bracing for the fallout from Covid-19 and has warned that it will likely hold on to its annual dividend as a result. Business Day TV spoke to Pepkor's CEO Leon Lourens for more on what the business is doing to tackle the tough trading environment. Sactwu’s Etienne Vlok…

27 May 2020 2AM 14 min

Will restaurants survive Covid-19?

South Africa's lockdown restrictions will ease next week to level 3 and while many industries will start-up again, restaurants will not. This has cast some doubt on whether eateries will in fact survive the impact of Covid-19. Business Day TV discussed this in detail with Munira Kharva from Nedbank Corporate…

27 May 2020 2AM 4 min

Famous Brands serves caution, holds on to dividend

Famous Brands is back in the black. The food service franchisor has reported a profit of R426m but has opted to hold on to its full-year dividend in order to preserve cash to buffer the company against the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Business Day TV spoke to Darren Hele,…

26 May 2020 2AM 6 min

Covid-19 holds up SA’s land reform process

The coronavirus pandemic has delayed key decisions around the country’s land reform process with public hearings on the matter having to be postponed. Business Day TV spoke to Bulelwa Mabasa, who sat on President Ramaphosa’s Advisory panel on land reform for more on how these delays impact land expropriation without…

26 May 2020 2AM 6 min

SARB's recent actions give local bonds a boost

The reserve bank's latest moves have given government bonds a boost with the R2030 trading firmer. Business Day TV unpacked the bond market action with Michelle Wohlberg from RMB.

26 May 2020 2AM 5 min

What Africa can learn from the Miracle on the Han

South Korea’s experience of rapid economic growth presents a compelling success model for developing countries on the African continent. It’s one of few countries that made the remarkable transition in only three decades from a resource-poor, low-income nation to a high-income economy and now one of the leaders of the…

25 May 2020 2AM 27 min

Secondary listings in a Covid-19 environment

Covid-19 has been a tipping point for some businesses. Firms that were already in a tough position before the pandemic hit have found themselves in a state of distress with many having to delist as a result. So what does environment mean for alternative exchanges? Business Day TV caught up…

25 May 2020 2AM 5 min

Assessing the impact of Covid-19 on SA inc

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on a wide range of industries. In the healthcare sector, Netcare says that lockdown cost it R143m in lost revenue in March and the impact in April is expected to be much worse. Food producer, Tiger Brands has also warned that the worst is…

25 May 2020 2AM 14 min

Why Small Caps Need Boost Post Covid 19

Why does SA’s capital market environment not support small cap listings? The one thing we are going to need to see much more of as we look to rebuild and bounce back from this pandemic is entrepreneurship. Growth companies. And the best way globally to support growth small cap companies…

22 May 2020 2AM 27 min

DJ Black Coffee acquires stake in Gallo Music Investments

Internationally renowned DJ Black Coffee has acquired a stake in Gallo Music Investments (GMI) through his company FlightMode Digital. The Lebashe Group purchased GMI from former owners Tiso Blackstar in March and it now forms part of the news and entertainment business of Arena Holdings.​ Lebashe chair Tshepo Mahloele says…

22 May 2020 2AM 7 min