Bizskoops - 16 July 2026

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On this week's Bizskoops, a study shows that South Africans are cutting back on spending due to rising living costs, and we continue our discussion with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system.
Professor Waldo Krugell talks about economists and their predictions.
In international business news, global investor confidence has reached its highest level since February, while locally, Clicks remains financially strong even after losing market value.
This week, we start with a new series of talks with Just Money. The Customer Experience and Platform Manager at Just Money, Sarah Nicholson, share valuable information when considering investment options.
16 Jul English South Africa Business News · Business

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