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Listen! Stor-Age posts growth in dividend despite tough conditions

Growing demand in the self storage space has worked in Stor-Age's favour. During the interim period the group recorded a 2.2% increase in its dividend per share, boosted by a 16.9% jump in property revenue. Business Day TV unpacked the company's results with CEO Gavin Lucas.

14 Nov 2023 10AM 9 min

Listen! Export rules do not exclude white farmers from exporting to the EU, UK

Recent media reports suggest that South African farmers that fail to meet BEE requirements may face export restrictions to the EU and UK but industry bodies have refuted these claims. Denene Eramsus, Business Day writer joined Business Day TV to discuss this in greater detail.

14 Nov 2023 8AM 8 min

Listen! Africa's continental integration opportunities

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement is hailed as the biggest free trade accord in the world. As trade agreements start taking shape on the continent, Michael Muhangi, Head of Trans-Regional Clients, Africa Regions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank Group joined Business Day TV to explore…

14 Nov 2023 7AM 6 min

Listen! Employment levels improve marginally in Q3

South Africa’s labour market registered 399,000 additional jobs in the third quarter. With nearly 17 million people employed during the period, the official unemployment rate now sits at 31.9%, down from 32.6% previously. Business Day TV unpacked the print in greater detail with Nthabiseng Moleko, Economist at Stellenbosch Business School.

14 Nov 2023 7AM 9 min

Listen! Altron reports 'pleasing' results boosted by core continuing operations

Altron's reported improved half-year revenue and profitability from continuing operations. Business Day TV spoke to the firm's group CEO, Werner Kapp, to unpack the company's interim performance.

13 Nov 2023 12PM 5 min

Listen! Diversification strategy gives Raubex a boost

Raubex has reported double-digit profit growth in the six months to August. The firm says this is largely due to the diversity of its operations which helped it weather difficult macroeconomic conditions. Business Day TV caught up with Raubex CEO, Felicia Msiza for more detail.

13 Nov 2023 12PM 6 min

Listen! Where to next for Africa's telecoms sector

Africa's telecoms sector is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 4.6%. To discuss what will drive this growth and for a closer look at the opportunities and challenges for industry players, Business Day TV spoke to Arthur Goldstuck from World Wide Worx.

13 Nov 2023 7AM 8 min

Listen! How could SA's immigration laws be overhauled?

The department of home affairs has proposed that the government review the international treaty concerning refugee protection as it proposes the biggest overhaul of South Africa's immigration in a generation. To unpack the detail of the potential changes, Business Day TV spoke to Companies and Markets Editor at Business Day,…

13 Nov 2023 7AM 8 min

Listen! Unpacking Vodacom's interim results

Vodacom has reported a drop in its interim operating profit as it's had to shoulder the start-up losses of its operations in Ethiopia but the mobile phone operator says its investments there will pay off. Business Day TV spoke to the firm's CEO Shameel Joosub for more detail.

13 Nov 2023 7AM 9 min

Listen! Africa's entertainment & media industry poised for growth

Revenue from South Africa, Kenya and Ghana’s entertainment industry is projected to grow at a 5.5% compound growth annual rate between now and 2027. That’s according to PwC’s latest Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023–2027 report. The company’s Africa Entertainment and Media Leader, Alinah Motaung joined Business Day TV for…

10 Nov 2023 7AM 6 min

Listen! JSC explains lack of recommendations for Supreme Court of Appeal posts

The Judicial Service Commission has come under fire for not appointing qualified candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal seats. The JSC sought to recommend candidates to fill judicial vacancies at the SCA, the Gauteng High Court, the labour court and others but it has only recommended two names for the…

10 Nov 2023 7AM 8 min

Crypto chat - 09 Nov 2023

Business Day TV speaks to Tarris Arnold, Business Development Manager at Luno, about the activity playing out in the crypto scene.

9 Nov 2023 12PM 5 min

Listen! Ford bets on South Africa

Ford is investing over R5 billion at its Silverton plant in South Africa. The funds will go towards building the country's first ever plug-in electric hybrid Ranger. Business Day TV caught up with the President for Africa at Ford Moter Company, Neale Hill for further insight on these plans

9 Nov 2023 11AM 7 min

The Big Idea - 2023 AGOA forum

We unpack the aftermath of the 2023 AGOA forum, delving into the possibility of an improved AGOA from the U.S. We explore the impact on both the U.S. and Africa, touching on issues like human rights and geopolitical intricacies. Dr. Gideon Chitanga from Wits University's African Centre for the Study…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 10 min

Listen! Ghana's cost-of-living and debt crisis

Roughly a month post protests in Ghana against the cost-of-living crisis, inflation has eased to a year low of 38%. The West African nation has also reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of a $3 billion loan programme paving the way for a disbursement of $600 million. Leeuwner…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 9 min

Listen! Kholeka Gcaleka: carrying the weight of a nation's expectations

The Public Protector House in Pretoria, marked by remnants of Busisiwe Mkhwebane's controversial tenure, reflects a tumultuous past. As Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka steps in, questions arise about her alignment with predecessors Thuli Madonsela or Mkhwebane. The youngest in the position, Gcaleka faces scrutiny over her political journey and proposed office…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 8 min

Listen! Sappi posts lower annual profit

Tough trading conditions and an underwhelming Chinese recovery have weighed on Sappi. In this environment the paper and packaging group posted a near 62% decline in headline earnings per share but its maintained its dividend at 15 cents. Business Day TV unpacked the results in greater detail with company's CEO,…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Trends playing out in bonds and ETF market

Monetary policy has tuned investor sentiment, leading to various sharp movements in ETF and the bond markets. Business Day TV spoke to Kelin Pottier, Solution Strategist at 10X Investments, for more detail on the investment trends being observed.

8 Nov 2023 11AM 6 min

Listen! Lesaka delivers improved Q1 performance

Lesaka Technologies has delivered an improved first quarter performance. The firm has posted a 19% rise in revenue and managed to narrow its net loss by 42% to R105 million. This was boosted by its fintech business. Business Day TV spoke to CEO Chris Meyer for more insight.

8 Nov 2023 11AM 6 min

Listen! MTN to leave Afghanistan before end of year

MTN is planning to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year as part of its larger strategy to withdraw from the Middle East area, which includes countries like Syria, Yemen, and Iran. Afghanistan represented 2% of MTN's customer base, and there are ongoing discussions regarding the possibility of exiting…

8 Nov 2023 9AM 7 min