Bizskoops - 30 October 2025

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On the show today …
# South Africa will need trillions to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy
# The National Department of Health has proposed funding options to establish the National Health Insurance
# In international business news… Amazon Web Services will invest at least five billion dollars in South Korea by 2031
And, we focus on the International Commodity Summit 2025 taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 to 20 November.
The International Commodity Summit is one of the top mining, energy and agriculture events in South Africa. It is a first-of-its kind, fully integrated multi-industry event bringing together the entire resource value chain under one roof.
30 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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