Bizskoops - 11 December 2025

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On this week’s Bizskoops, we dive into pressing economic issues and emerging trends shaping South Africa and the world.

Economist Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the ongoing challenges of online gambling and its broader impacts.

On the investment front, Todd Micklethwaite, Executive Head at Sanlam Alternative Investments, shares strategic priorities driving the green economy ahead of next year’s Green Economy Summit.

We also hear from Kirill Kirilenko, Precious Metals Analyst at CRU, on how gold and other precious metals are innovating technology sectors.

Finally, Cherrylee Samson, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Hibarri, reveals how their pioneering solutions are transforming global commodity trading. We caught up with her at the 2025 International Commodity Summit held in Cape Town.

Catch all these expert insights and more on Bizskoops.
11 Dec 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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