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MPs throw Ramaphosa a lifeline, at what cost?

President Ramaphosa is still in the running to be re-elected as ANC president. This thanks to ANC MPs heeding the call to toe the party line with regards to voting against the adoption of the Phala Phala report saving him from an impeachment process ahead of the 55th national elective…

14 Dec 2022 9AM 7 min

Commercial LNG becomes a reality for South Africa

In a move that could strengthen energy security in South Africa, Renergen has started delivering liquefied natural gas. This is the first domestically produced, commercial LNG from Phase 1 of its Virginia gas project. Business Day TV spoke to the company's CEO, Stefano Marani for more of the detail.

8 Dec 2022 12PM 7 min

Cryptocurrencies struggle to recover from FTX collapse

After weeks of turmoil, Bitcoin is still struggling to recover from the FTX fallout - trading below that $17 000 mark. Business Day TV discussed the moves paying out with Marius Reitz from Luno

8 Dec 2022 11AM 7 min

Power outages hit SA, threatening economy and Christmas

South Africa's economy is reeling under the most severe electricity blackouts, with analysts saying there is a high likelihood that the country will be forced into stage 7 load shedding before the weekend. Energy Analyst, Ted Blom joins Business Day TV to make sense of South Africa's power crisis.

7 Dec 2022 11AM 8 min

Rising interest rates continue to weigh on housing market

Annual house price growth is slowing down, this comes consumers contend with rising interest rates and hot inflation, further weighing on South African’s spending power. This has resulted to many prospective homeowners opting to rent rather than buy. Business Day TV spoke to Senior Economist at FNB, Siphamandla Mkhwanazi for…

7 Dec 2022 11AM 7 min

South Africa’s economy grows in Q3

South Africa’s economy has expanded, growing by 1.6% in the third quarter. The positive data was mainly driven by gains from the agricultural and mining sectors. Business Day TV spoke to AlexForbes Economist, Khanyisa Phika for more of the detail.

6 Dec 2022 12PM 8 min

Rand stages a rebound

Upbeat GDP data has given the rand a boost but traders are still concerned – keeping an eye on how the Phala Phala scandal plays out. Business Day TV caught up with RMB Fixed Income and Currency Analyst, Kim Silberman for a closer look at the currency scene.

6 Dec 2022 11AM 7 min

How Nampak plans to strengthen its balance sheet

Nampak has been hit by a triple whammy - forex losses, higher interest rates and increased impairments. Business Day TV spoke to the group's CEO, Erik Smuts to find out how the firm is managing this and strengthening its balance sheet.

5 Dec 2022 11AM 8 min

How Tharisa achieved record annual profits

The strong commodity market and a weaker rand against the dollar has resulted in Tharisa delivering its strongest set of financial results. Business Day TV explored the group's performance with Tharisa CEO, Phoevos Pouroulis.

5 Dec 2022 10AM 9 min

Trade Of The Week - JSE property counters

In Trade of The Week, Independent Analyst Loyiso Mpeta gives a quan-tech-mental analysis on JSE property counters.

5 Dec 2022 10AM 13 min

Unpacking Tiger Brands’ Annual Performance

South Africa's largest food producer, Tiger Brands has delivered a double-digit dividend increase. This comes as the company battled a high inflation environment and with consumers under economic pressure. CEO, Noel Doyle, joins us now for a further unpacking, of Tiger Brands' results and annual performance.

2 Dec 2022 8AM 8 min

Ramaphosa's political career and future in an immediate crisis

The presidency has postponed an address that was supposed to give Ramaphosa a chance to respond to the legal allegations he is faced with, Business Day TV is joined by Financial Mail deputy editor & columnist, Natasha Marrian for some analysis

1 Dec 2022 1PM 5 min

BlackRock’s global markets outlook for 2023

BlackRock has released its markets outlook for 2023. The global asset manager taking a cautious approach as it warns of a recession on the back of rising interest rates. Business Day TV spoke to BlackRock’s Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Scott Thiel for more of the detail.

1 Dec 2022 1PM 5 min

Factory activity improves in November

Momentum in the manufacturing sector is picking up. That as the Absa PMI ticked up to 52.6 points in November as business activity and new sales orders improved for a second consecutive month after plunging during peak load shedding in September. Business Day TV unpacked the print with Absa Senior…

1 Dec 2022 1PM 7 min

Growing African businesses revenue and investment potential

Five-thousand business owners across South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria have graduated from Google’s Hustle Academy where growing African SMMEs revenue and investment potential was a key focus. Business Day TV explored these aspects in greater detail with Siyavuya Madikane from Google SA.

30 Nov 2022 9AM 9 min

Janusz Walus’ parole in focus

Two days before Janusz Walus’ scheduled parole release, correctional services confirmed that he survived a stabbing incident in prison. While he recovers, the ANC, SACP and Cosatu have embarked on protest march against his release. Business Day TV spoke to Sowetan's Political Editor, Fikile Moya for his take on the…

30 Nov 2022 9AM 7 min

Q4 shows cracks in building confidence

According to the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index , sentiment among builders edged lower in the fourth quarter falling to 33 points from 34 points in the third quarter. Business Day TV spoke to Craig Lemboe, Senior Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research for more insight on what the findings…

30 Nov 2022 9AM 7 min

African Bank records a jump in profit

African Bank has delivered double digit growth in earnings as its annual profit after tax grew by 38%. The improvement comes as the number of loans it gave to its customers grew to above pre-covid levels, further boosting revenue earned from interest. Business Day TV spoke to the company’s CEO,…

29 Nov 2022 11AM 10 min

Strong demand gives Capital Appreciation a boost

A positive trajectory of demand for Capital Appreciation's products and services continues to propel the fintech group forward. Joint CEO, Brad Sacks joined Business Day TV to discuss the group's interim performance

29 Nov 2022 11AM 6 min

SA’s cement industry crumbling under challenges

South Africa’s cement industry is crumbling under what the producers call a toxic cocktail of factors. Business Day’s Energy Writer, Denene Erasmus wrote the article and unpacked it in greater detail with Business Day TV.

29 Nov 2022 8AM 6 min