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Franchising is the route to economic participation

Bendeta Gordon, founder of Franchize Directions discusses how slowing economic growth is contributing to the expansion of the Automotive Aftermarket industry.

10 Nov 2017 11AM 7 min

SA Mining Sector in Focus

Mining Indaba MD, Alex Grose speaks to Bronwyn Seaborne about the outlook for the mining sector and how debates around the new charter could affect next year’s event.

10 Nov 2017 11AM 8 min

The week that was

Moody's is in town and our stinky laundry is in full view. Free education, silly novels - just another week in the parallel universe of King Jacob. From brevity to verbiage - Twitter, what were you thinking? Join Simon Brown and Co-host Giulietta Talevi as they discuss all that happened…

10 Nov 2017 11AM 24 min

Higher Tax weighs on Stefanutti's earnings

Higher taxes have weighed on Stefanutti’s first half earnings. We speak to the company’s CEO, Willie Meyburgh for more detail.

9 Nov 2017 11AM 6 min

Manufacturing Circle's Investor Tracker falls in Q3

Philippa Rodseth who is the Executive Director at the Manufacturing Circle joined Alisha Seckam to discuss the downward trent in the manufacturing sector

9 Nov 2017 11AM 6 min

Team SA presents investment case in NY

Nicky Newton-King, CEO of the JSE discusses how much of a hard sell South Africa is becoming to foreign investors.

9 Nov 2017 11AM 7 min

Indluplace delivers FY dividend growth of 5.5%

Terry Kaplan, FD of Indluplace discusses the group's annual results.

8 Nov 2017 11AM 7 min

Getting SA's youth working

Gabriela Mackay, from the SAIRR explains why the institute believes that SA's jobless woes are set to continue.

8 Nov 2017 11AM 7 min

Cosatu talks wage negotiations

Sizwe Pamla from Cosatu gives us his take on why the Heher Commission report should be released.

7 Nov 2017 11AM 7 min

Peter Hain on SA's economy and Gupta Family

Anti-apartheid activist Peter Hain, details his plans to expose a UK bank linked to money laundering and the Gupta family.

6 Nov 2017 11AM 8 min

FirstRand in $1.3 billion deal with UK's Aldemore

Johan Burger, CEO of FirstRand gives us some insight into how the acquisition of Aldermore fits into the lender’s long term strategy.

6 Nov 2017 11AM 5 min

Zuma commits to state capture inquiry

Constitutional law expert, Pierre de Vos discusses the details of the state capture inquiry.

3 Nov 2017 12PM 8 min

The week that was: 30 Oct - 3 Nov

The Washington lobbyists get their claws out as Republicans launch their tax plan. Fired or not, Dudu has waddled off the gangway at last! Peter Hain rides to SA's rescue, a sense of humour is clearly NOT a job requirement at the FSB, Famous Brands needs a happy meal and…

3 Nov 2017 12PM 24 min

Cabinet gives minimum wage bill thumbs up

The national minimum wage is now one step closer to being enacted after receiving the thumbs up from Cabinet. Madoda Vilakazi, Executive Director at the National Economic Development and Labour Council tells us what's next after the break. Don't go anywhere

2 Nov 2017 12PM 8 min

TFG posts drop in half year earnings

Doug Murray, CEO of TFG details how the retailer is planning to navigate tough trading conditions as consumer confidence wanes.

2 Nov 2017 12PM 6 min

Afrimat's diversification strategy

Andries van Heerden, CEO of Afrimat discusses the company’s first half earnings.

2 Nov 2017 12PM 7 min

Fees commission report expected to be released this week

NSFAS chairperson, Sizwe Nxasana discusses the feasibility of free education in South Africa.

1 Nov 2017 12PM 8 min

Old Mutual to retain 19.9% stake in Nedbank

Mike Brown, CEO of Nedbank gives us some insight into the details of Old Mutual’s managed separation strategy.

1 Nov 2017 12PM 7 min

Transnet revenue higher on freight volumes

Transnet CEO, Siyabonga Gama speaks to Alishia Seckam about how the company’s cost containment measures have helped it boost profit six fold.

30 Oct 2017 12PM 8 min

Motlanthe weighs in on current ANC

Former President, Kgalema Motlanthe discusses the need for strong leadership as the ANC prepares for its elective conference.

30 Oct 2017 12PM 8 min