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3,907 Episodes
272 – 292

Listen! Traders bet on ETF market

Investors are positive on the global ETF market, expecting the industry to triple in the next decade. Business Day TV caught up with Michelle Noth, Head of Financial Intermediaries at 10X Investments for further insight of the factors driving growth in that market.
6 Sep 2023 1PM 6 min

Listen! Gogos turn tech-savvy

Business Day TV pays tribute to the C-suite executives of most South African homes, the gogos. We look into the benefits of bridging the technological gap between South Africa's youth and gogos.
6 Sep 2023 1PM 22 min

Listen! Critical perspective: Africa Climate Summit

The first ever Africa Climate Summit has wrapped up and NGO, Fossil Free SA has highlighted some concerns about the conference. Business Day TV spoke to the body's co-ordinator, David Le Page for more insight.
6 Sep 2023 9AM 10 min

Listen! Business confidence improves but remains weak

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index has regained some ground in the third quarter with a reading of 33. That's from 27 in the second quarter. But despite the improvement, sentiment is still very weak. To discuss this in more detail, Business Day TV spoke to RMB's Isaah Mhlanga.
6 Sep 2023 8AM 6 min

Listen! Volkswagen reveals electric GTI

Volkswagen has revealed its latest innovation - an electric GTI. The motoring brand is said to have produced a dynamic blend of cutting-edge exterior design, a high-tech interior as well as a thrilling electric performance. Business Day TV spoke to Phuti Mpyane, Senior motoring correspondent for Business Day for more…
6 Sep 2023 7AM 7 min

Listen! Financing growth in SA's SMME sector

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) is offering a R3 billion credit facility to eligible non-bank intermediaries, to expand its funding reach to black-owned small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and help address the funding challenges faced by many small businesses. Business Day TV spoke to Sonja Loggenberg,…
5 Sep 2023 1PM 7 min

Listen! Local bonds struggle to gain momentum

South African bonds have taken a knock, as sentiment on emerging market assets soured over the past month on the back of Chinese growth fears. Business Day TV caught up with Bond Trader at RMB, Michelle Wohlberg for more insight.
5 Sep 2023 1PM 7 min

Listen! Shoprite gains 'record' market share

Shoprite has weathered challenging trading conditions. During the annual period the retailer delivered a near 17% jump in sale of merchandise which translated into a 9.6% increase in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV unpacked the annual performance with CEO, Pieter Engelbrecht.
5 Sep 2023 12PM 7 min

Listen! Focus on Africa's inaugural climate summit

Africa's inaugural climate summit is underway in Kenya. Leaders and industry players are meeting to find African solutions to the climate crisis amid the global net-zero emissions journey. Business Day TV spoke to Josephine Wawira from the Kenya Private Sector Alliance for more detail on the agenda at the summit.
5 Sep 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! Q2 GDP outpaces analyst expectations

South Africa's economy managed to eke out growth 0.6% in the second quarter. This against analyst expectations of a 0.3% lift. The expansion was mainly driven by a 2.2% growth in the manufacturing sector during the period. Business Day TV unpacked the print in greater detail with Kevin Lings, Chief…
5 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! IMF says cost of government debt could rise to 27% by 2028

The IMF has warned that South Africa's interest bill on its growing public debt could triple the size of its health budget within five years, and it is projecting a rise in government debt from 19% to 27% by 2028. Despite this, the IMF assesses South Africa's risk of debt…
5 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! Sea Harvest reels in 19% rise in half-year HEPS

Sea Harvest has reeled in profit growth during its half year. The fishing group has posted a 19% increase in headline earnings per share, as it benefited from strong demand for its products which helped it push through higher prices. Business Day TV spoke to Group CEO Felix Ratheb for…
4 Sep 2023 1PM 7 min

Listen! Bidvest posts a profit bump

Bidvest has delivered upbeat profit growth, with annual headline earnings per share rising 24.5%. This comes as the industrial conglomorate recorded growth across all of its seven divisions. Business Day Tv caught up with company's CEO, Mpumi Madisa for further insight on the group's full-year performance.
4 Sep 2023 1PM 7 min

Listen! State looks to foreign partners for electric car-making industry

The South African government is exploring partnerships with foreign entities to grow its electric vehicle manufacturing sector; with a focus on sustainability, as highlighted by Minister Ebrahim Patel at a recent conference. Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo also hinted at an upcoming EV-related support package to be announced in October…
4 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! SA vindicated in U.S charge on Russian arms - Ramaphosa

The full report related to the docking of Russian cargo vessel, Lady R which sparked diplomatic issues between South Africa and the U.S will not be made public. Civil society organisation, OUTA has in the meantime, called for transparency on this issue. Business Day TV spoke to OUTA CEO, Wayne…
4 Sep 2023 9AM 6 min

Listen! Takealot blasts order to split its businesses

In a recent competition commission investigation, South African e-commerce giant Takealot finds itself disappointed with the outcome. The Competition Commission has called for the company to split its marketplace and retail businesses; citing concerns about favouritism and the need for a level playing field for small and black-owned businesses. To…
1 Sep 2023 8AM 10 min

Impala Platinum's profit take a hit

Impala Platinum's annual performance took a knock. During the period the miner had to contend with higher costs, lower mental prices and write-downs and those contributed to a 43% drop in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV discussed the performance with CEO Nico Muller.
31 Aug 2023 12PM 8 min
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