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Tackling SA's unemployment crisis

With unemployment currently at a staggering 32.6%, the need for effective employment strategies is urgent. Business Day TV discussed this with the CEO of YES, Ravi Naidoo and independent economist, Duma Gqubule.
31 Aug 2023 9AM 16 min

The relationship between economic environments & coups

Experts have drawn connections between economic growth issues and how it fuels coups. To unpack this in detail, Business Day TV caught up with Pieter Scribante, Political Economist at Oxford Economics Africa.
31 Aug 2023 9AM 12 min

Unpacking corruption and accountability for JSE-listed companies

In a comprehensive report that sheds light on a critical aspect of corporate integrity, Financial Mail has taken a closer look at the case of EOH; a company that has faced a tumultuous journey marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Business Day TV discussed the detail with Marc Hasenfuss…
31 Aug 2023 9AM 8 min

Santam ups dividend as profit surges

Santam has more than doubled its interim profit. South Africa's largest short term insurer has posted a 146% surge in headline earnings per share, despite adverse weather conditions during the period which drove up claims. Given the strong performance, Santam has upped its dividend by 7%. Business Day TV spoke…
31 Aug 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! KAP Industrial takes a profit hit

High finance costs and increased levels of load-shedding have weighed on KAP Industrial. The industrial, chemicals and logistics group recorded a 43% plunge in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV caught up with the company's CEO Gary Chaplin for greater analysis on the annual performance.
30 Aug 2023 1PM 6 min

Listen! BidCorp posts profit bump despite inflationary pressures

BidCorp has weathered tough economic conditions. During the annual period the international food services group delivered a 33.4% increase in revenue and a 35.4% jump in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV unpacked the company's performance with CEO Bernard Benson.
30 Aug 2023 1PM 6 min

Listen! Aspen posts 4% drop in annual profit

Aspen posted a 4% drop in annual profit, impacted by higher inflation and a drop in COVID-19 vaccine sales. Business Day TV discussed the results with Group CEO Stephen Saad.
30 Aug 2023 11AM 7 min

Listen! Cashbuild profit tumbles amid slumping sales

Higher operating costs and inflation heavily impacted Cashbuild's annual performance. The building materials retailer has reported a 56% plunge in annual operating profit and has cut its dividend by 42% . Business Day TV unpacked the performance with CEO Werner de Jager.
30 Aug 2023 11AM 7 min

Listen! Harmony Gold returns to profit

Harmony Gold is back in the black. The yellow metal miner has posted a $275m profit for the year to end June from a net loss of $48m in the prior period. The swing was supported by increased output and better grades at some of its underground mines in South…
30 Aug 2023 9AM 10 min

Listen! Unpacking the drivers behind Motus' annual performance

Motus' full-year revenue has accelerated by 16% due to positive contributions from all the automotive group's business segments. But the momentum failed to filter down to the bottom-line as headline earnings per share grew a tepid 1%. Business Day TV spoke to the company's CEO, Osman Arbee for more detail.
30 Aug 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! Super Group's diversification strategy pays off

Super Group's diversification strategy has given it a boost. During the full-year period the logistics company reported a 30.6% jump in revenue while headline earnings per share came in 23.3% higher. Business Day Tv spoke to the company's CEO Peter Mountford, about the annual performance.
29 Aug 2023 1PM 7 min

DA calls for dissolution of Joburg metro council

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is expected to put forward a motion calling for fresh elections at this week's council meeting. The DA believes the dissolution will give voters a chance to elect a new, 'more stable' city council. Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, DA Caucus Leader in City of Johannesburg joined Business Day…
29 Aug 2023 11AM 8 min

Transnet sues Sasol and TotalEnergies

Transnet is suing Sasol and TotalEnergies for R1.3bn. The state-owned freight and ports company is accusing the firms of short-paying tariffs. Business Day TV unpacked the story in detail with Business Day's Kabelo Khumalo.
29 Aug 2023 8AM 7 min

Master Drilling says it's had an 'excellent start' to 2023

Master Drilling says it's had an excellent start to its 2023 financial year. The rock boring and drilling specialist has delivered a 12% jump in revenue for the six months to end June and an 8% rise in profit. Business Day TV drilled into the performance with the group's CFO,…
29 Aug 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! AdvTech hikes dividend as interim profit leaps

AdvTech has posted a 24% jump in half-year headline earnings per share as it continues to see strong demand for private education. Business Day TV discussed the results with the firm's CEO, Roy Douglas.
28 Aug 2023 12PM 7 min

China-Africa relations in focus post Brics Summit

Following the 15th BRICS Summit, Business Day TV caught up with David Monyae, Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at UJ for his take on the impact of China's aid and investment policies on African countries and what a deeper relationship between the parties means for the continent at…
28 Aug 2023 8AM 10 min
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