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

42 Episodes

20 – 40

Bizskoops - 30 November 2023

On the show today … Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis will tell us more about the repo rate and the role of the private sector. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about the bigger picture regarding loadshedding. In international business news, China's industrial profits growth…

30 Nov 2023 10 min

Bizskoops - 23 November 2023

On the show today … Inflation rose again in October We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about Black Friday and the retail sector. In international business news, UK bank to testify against banks that manipulated the Rand In investment-news… Data released about the most popular stocks among super…

23 Nov 2023 9 min

Bizskoops - 16 November 2023

On the show today we check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about port performances and exports. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about commodity prices and the mining industry. In international business news, businesses are pulling billions of dollars in profits…

16 Nov 2023 10 min

Bizskoops - 9 November 2023

On the show today we check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about state finances and the AGOA-agreement. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel who will bring us up to date with the latest indexes. In international business news, US economy only…

9 Nov 2023 10 min

Bizskoops - 6 November 2023

On the show today we will break down the Medium-term Budget Policy Statement. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel who will give us his take on today’s budget. In international business news, the U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years. In investment-news… South African…

6 Nov 2023 11 min

Bizskoops - 26 October 2023

On the show today… The total number of liquidations decreased in September We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, United States retail sales exceeded all forecasts. In investment-news, South Africa is…

26 Oct 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 19 October 2023

On the show today… Indicators suggest the IMF is too optimistic on South Africa’s growth We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, Britain's economy partially recovered in August In investment-news, Investors…

19 Oct 2023 9 min

Bizskoops - 12 October 2023

On the show today…Reserve Bank expected to increase repo rate next month We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, Oil prices react to conflict between Israel and Palestine. In investment-news, Foreign…

12 Oct 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 5 October 2023

On the show today…The manufacturing sector records a decline in the third quarter. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, UK economy grew faster than estimated. In investment-news, increase in offshore…

5 Oct 2023 10 min

Bizskoops - 28 September 2023

On the show today…SA to host Agoa forum to strengthen trade relations with US. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, Moody's to place two of China's developers on review. In…

2 Oct 2023 10 min

Bizskoops - 21 September 2023

On the show today… Economists optimistic Reserve Bank will hold interest rate hikes We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, inflation isn’t fully tamed across much of the world. In investment-news,…

21 Sep 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 14 September 2023

On the show today… South African inflation expectations fell for the first time in two years. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, The global trade finance gap jumped to a…

14 Sep 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 7 September 2023

On the show today… South Africa’s GDP expands by zero-point-six percent We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, Toyota has suspended operations in Japan. In investment-news, TymeBank currently offers its clients…

7 Sep 2023 9 min

Bizskoops - 31 August 2023

On the show today… Almost a thousand companies liquidated in SA this year. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, America will continue to raise interest rates. In investment-news, Investing in…

31 Aug 2023 7 min

Bizskoops - 24 August 2023

On the show today… Manufacturing sector cuts thousands of jobs We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, China's cuts one of its key interest rates again. In investment-news, Foreign investors dumping…

24 Aug 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 17 August 2023

On the show today… Improvement in the quarterly labour force figures We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, UK’s economic growth boosted by warmer weather. In investment-news, FNB is the preferred…

17 Aug 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 10 August 2023

On the show today… Poor economic policy scares investors. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, Employment in the US held steady last month. In investment-news, Blackrock gives information about sectors…

10 Aug 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 3 August 2023

On the show today… business activity declined in July. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, European Central Bank raises interest rates again. In investment-news, South Africa has a surprisingly positive…

3 Aug 2023 8 min

Bizskoops - 27 July 2023

On the show today… two key industries in the country are a major local fiscal risk. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening on the markets. In international business news today, the global space economy projected to keep climbing…

27 Jul 2023 9 min

Bizskoops - 20 July 2023

On the show today… ANC comes under fire for trying to influence Reserve Bank. We check in with our journalist Williene Fuller a bit later to get an update on what’s happening in the markets. In international business news today, global public debt increased significantly. In investment news, Blackrock outlines…

20 Jul 2023 8 min