Bizskoops (English Version)

Bizskoops, presented by Barry Mare, offers an inside look at local and global business developments. We bring you in-depth interviews with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing their strategies and stories for success. The former President of the Economic Association of South Africa and lecturer attached to the North-West University's business school, Prof. Waldo Krugell, gives a weekly overview of the state of the economy. Stay up-to-date with Bizskoops – for a comprehensive business perspective.

Weekly English South Africa Business News · Business

54 Episodes

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Bizskoops - 25 July 2024

On the show today … # We talk about the pension two-pot system, and # Statistics South Africa announced the Consumer Price Index today # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about the good and bad parts about the presidents opening of parliament speech. # In…

25 Jul 8 min

Bizskoops - 18 July 2024

On the show today …Latest data shows a cut in petrol and an increase in diesel prices # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about May's disappointing production data in the mining and manufacturing sectors. # In international business news… The Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Labs…

18 Jul 9 min

Bizskoops - 11 July 2024

On the show today … # The average property price in South Africa has significantly increased since 1994 # Shell plans to explore an offshore South African oil block in the Northern Cape # Autozone enters into business rescue # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk…

11 Jul 11 min

Bizskoops - 04 July 2024

On the show today … the annual salary bill for ministers and deputy ministers rose by 16 percent with the new inflated cabinet. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about the purchasing manager’s index. In international business news… Fox Corporation is entering the UK's highly competitive…

4 Jul 7 min

Bizskoops - 27 June 2024

On the show today … Employment declined by over 60-thousand in first quarter. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the latest indicators. In international business news… China and EU hold talks about electric car tariffs. In investment-news… Old Mutual is considering giving holders of its…

27 Jun 7 min

Bizskoops - 20 June 2024

On the show today … Media24 to cut 400 jobs. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about indicators. In international business news… Sudan faces a catastrophic food crisis. In investment-news… South Africa’s financial markets are doing very good. And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from…

20 Jun 6 min

Bizskoops - 13 June 2024

On the show today … Sentiment in the building sector remains depressed. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about chocolate prices. In international business news… China's bulk commodity prices rose for three consecutive months. In investment-news… Allan Gray believes in South African companies. And, we’ll also…

13 Jun 7 min

Bizskoops - 06 June 2024

On the show today … Africa set to remain the second fastest-growing region. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the economic effects of a coalition government. In international business news… UK house prices returned to growth in May. In investment-news… Coalition uncertainty could weaken the…

6 Jun 8 min

Bizskoops - 30 May 2024

On the show today … Pick n Pay to close stores as it records major losses. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the manufacturing sector. In international business news… Global demand for African chocolate increases. In investment-news… Shares of listed hospital groups fell. And, we’ll…

30 May 8 min

Bizskoops - 23 May 2024

On the show today … Healthcare activists claim that the National Health Insurance (NHI) could cost the government over a trillion rand. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the state of the economy. In international business news… the IMF recommends that the UK cuts interest…

23 May 7 min

Bizskoops - 16 May 2024

On the show today … South Africa’s unemployment rate stands at 32-point-nine percent. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about central banks and interest rates. In international business news… Zimbabwe announced fines to enforce the use of its currency’s official exchange rate. In investment-news… Private sector…

16 May 10 min

Bizskoops - 09 May 2024

On the show today … Shell confirms it is leaving South Africa. We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the impact of loadshedding on the labour market. In international business news… Sales of iPhones have dropped in almost every market around the world. In investment-news… South…

9 May 7 min

Bizskoops - 02 May 2024

On the show today … Liquidations in South Africa have decreased We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about what the Springboks did for the economy. In international business news… Shares in Meta plunge as plans to invest in AI spooked investors. In investment-news… Demand for Krugerrands booming in…

2 May 10 min

Bizskoops - 25 April 2024

On the show today … President Ramaphosa is positive about the country's economy. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about job seeking in South Africa. In international business news… Tesla cuts prices in major markets. In investment-news… Workers have opportunities to own shares in the companies they work…

25 Apr 10 min

Bizskoops - 18 April 2024

On the show today … National Treasury extends the deadline for public comments for the Budget Facility for Infrastructure. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about the current indicators. In international business news… Inflation in the United States remains stubborn In investment-news… investment specialists advise South Africans to…

18 Apr 10 min

Bizskoops - 11 April 2024

On the show today … The government and private sector must work together to create jobs. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about the price of chocolates. In international business news… Head of major bank warns of rising interest rates. In investment-news… MTN's increased investment in its South…

11 Apr 9 min

Bizskoops - 04 April 2024

On the show today … President Ramaphosa welcomes progress in ending logistics problems We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about inflationary pressure. In international business news… Hapag-Lloyd has an improved view on trade for the rest of 2024. In investment-news… Old Mutual believes that South African stocks are…

4 Apr 9 min

Bizskoops - 28 March 2024

On the show today … Interest rates will remain higher for longer in South Africa We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about some positive economic aspects. In international business news… there were some key global interest rate moves. In investment-news… South African government bonds offer some of the…

28 Mar 9 min

Bizskoops - 21 March 2024

On the show today …Inflation reaches four month high. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about exchange rate speculation. In international business news… Japan's central bank has raised the cost of borrowing for the first time in 17 years. In investment-news… South Africa’s hedge funds showing good growth…

21 Mar 8 min

Bizskoops - 15 March 2024

On the show today … Economists warn that the inflation rate for February may be higher than expected. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about economic indicators. In international business news… Japan avoids technical recession. In investment-news… SA has made good progress to get the country off the…

15 Mar 9 min