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The Big Idea - 07 Dec 2023

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Currency devaluations, coups and green hydrogen potential are factors that have been identified by Oxford Economics Africa as trends to watch on the c...

Listen! 2024: What to watch in Africa in 2024

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Currency devaluations, coups and green hydrogen potential are factors that have been identified by Oxford Economics Africa as trends to watch on the c...

Listen! Construction industry returns to growth in Q3

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Construction activity has picked up in the third quarter, according to the Afrimat Construction Index which sits at a 7-year high of 131.5 points. Bus...

Listen! Is Naspers finally done burning through cash?

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Naspers, having weathered a decade of questionable investments, strategic shifts and substantial losses is now showing signs of a positive turnaround,...

Listen! The state of the airline industry

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the aviation industry continues to soar post the 2020 Covid-19 hit, analysts aren't expecting a slowdown anytime soon. According to research by the...

Listen! SA’s Aspen expands further into China

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aspen and Sandoz have inked a near R2 billion deal. For that price tag, Aspen will buy Sandoz's Chinese business. In return, Sandoz will take on four ...

Listen! SA to start making battery-electric vehicles within 3 years

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amid ongoing developments surrounding South Africa's capacity for electric vehicle production and export, Business Day TV speaks to Financial Mail's D...

Listen! COP 28 - State of renewable energy in SA

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eskom has put new regulations in place for renewable energy players to help protect access to the grid. Business Day TV spoke to James Mackay, CEO of ...

Listen! Transaction Capital swings to loss as profit falls in 'most challenging' year

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transaction Capital has swung into an annual loss, saying the results reflect what has undoubtedly been the most challenging and disappointing year in...

Listen! SA GDP contracts in Q3

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the third quarter and the sharpest falls in output came from agriculture, construction, manufacturing and...

Listen! Climate Group warns of political hurdles that may weigh on renewables ambitions

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A number of heads of states from across the world have pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 at this years COP28 summit. While th...

Listen! Independent candidates win partial victory in Constitutional Court

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Constitutional Court has granted a partial victory to independent candidates, easing their path to elections by reducing the signature threshold t...

Listen! Q3 GDP contracts by 0.2%

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the third quarter due to a sharp fall in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry. Declines in cons...

Listen! Alexforbes posts higher interim profit

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexforbes has posted a 96.5% jump in interim headline earnings per share, as the financial services group benefitted from its strategy shift where it...

Trade of the Week - 04 Dec 2023 | Glencore, Anglo American and Bidvest.

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Herenya Capital founder, Petri Redelinghuys provides technical analysis on Glencore, Anglo American and Bidvest.

Listen! What COP28 could mean for Africa

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Africa only responsible for 4% of total global emissions, while housing the lion’s share of minerals needed for the green energy transition, Bu...

Listen! Capital Appreciation delivers improved earnings despite challenging economic conditions

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Capital Appreciation has maintained its half-year dividend at 4.25c despite economic challenges, citing high demand for its products. The fintech grou...

Listen! German and UK Real Estate market

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sirius Real Estate, owner of German and UK business parks says that these regions remain attractive for growth. The JSE and London Stock Exchange list...

Listen! SA's manufacturing landscape

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After two consecutive months of decline, the Absa PMI has managed to rise by nearly 3 index points in November to a reading of 48.2. For more detail o...

Listen! Tiger Brands says annual performance reflects challenging trading environment

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Brands says its annual performance reflects a challenging trading environment market by high food inflation, cost-conscious consumers, a depreci...

Listen! Grape exporters face a season of worry

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa's table grape industry is confronting a season of mounting concerns as port crises and power cuts continue to trigger equipment breakdown...

Listen! Falling metal prices weigh on PGM miners

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PGM miners have been dealt many blows in 2023, including higher costs associated with load shedding and lower metal prices. Business Day TV caught up ...

Listen! Is the collapse of NSFAS imminent

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The SA Union of Students (SAUS) has sounded the alarm on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) saying it is on the brink of collapse but N...

Listen! Analysing Mozambique's political landscape post elections

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mozambique held local elections in early October but the results announced by the election commission threaten to spark a political crisis. Business D...

Listen! Pulling the plug: will NHI kill South African healthcare?

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The National Council of Provinces is set to sign off on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and this will allow the government to run with its pl...

Listen! COP28: SA needs R535bn a year to meet climate targets

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Climate finance in SA needs to increase by up to fivefold if the country is going to meet its globally committed climate targets by 2023, according to...

Listen! Vukile delivers 'exceptional' H1 results

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vukile Property Fund has described its half-year results as 'exceptional'. The commercial property group has posted a 5.2% rise in funds from operatio...

Listen! COP28 kicks off in Dubai

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) is underway in Dubai. Business Day TV discussed COP28's prospects and challenges with Nigel ...

Listen! Unpacking why inflation is on the rise in Zimbabwe

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following a second revision of its inflation measure, Zimbabwe’s CPI jumped by nearly 22% in November from almost 18% previously. This defying the d...

Listen! Afrikanerbond backs multiparty charter's bid to oust ANC

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition parties, including the DA, IFP, and ActionSA, have formed a coalition, backed by the Afrikanerbond, aiming to unseat the ANC in the 2024 el...

Listen! Is SA's tourism sector ready for the festive season?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the festive season fast approaching, Business Day TV caught up with Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council SA for his take on...

Listen! Delta's funds from operations take a knock

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delta Property Fund has been hit by a double whammy. During its half year, the group had to deal with elevated interest rates and increased vacancy ra...

Listen! Unpacking growth divergences in key African markets

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

African economies are displaying increasing growth divergences. To unpack the detail of this, Business Day TV caught up with Ridle Markus, SSA Macroec...

Listen! Could VW leave SA in its review mirror?

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A senior Volkswagen executive has commented that he is 'very worried' about the future of the company's operations in South Africa given persistent po...

Listen! Why business is unhappy with the NHI bill process

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Organised business has appealed to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to delay its vote on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and send it ...

Listen! Africa Energy Review 2023

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to PwC’s Africa Energy Review 2023, the continent’s energy transition journey is faring well and is on track to meet the Paris Agreement...

Listen! Rand rigging and the ANC’s trouble with numbers

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The rand rigging scandal is back in the spotlight with reports citing that banks fingered in the ordeal bagged R1trn per day. The Financial Mail has h...

Listen! Black Friday: The SA consumer

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The year's biggest shopping event, Black Friday, is taking place in a tough economic climate where consumers are having to count every rand as high in...

Listen! MPC holds rates steady

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate on hold at 8.25%. To unpack this decision, Business Day TV spoke to Koketso Mano...

Listen! Investing in times of war

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Investors have shied away from stocks that benefit from growing geopolitical conflicts. Trends have shown that investors have weighed markets wisdom a...

Listen! KAL Group weathers tough trading conditions

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite taking a R63m hit, related to costs associated with load shedding, KAL Group has managed to deliver upbeat earnings. During the full year peri...

Listen! Cryptocurrency update | 23 Nov 2023

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business Day TV speaks to Tarris Arnold from Luno about the current trends playing out in the cryptocurrency market.

Listen! Nigeria's 2024-2026 Budget Framework

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu's reform agenda is taking shape. The West African nation has passed its 2024-2026 medium-term expenditure framework ta...

Listen! Mkhwebane resists, but MPs vote for removal of two judges

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Members of Parliament have voted for the removal of two judges in SA - John Hlophe and Nkola Motata. Hlophe was found guilty of misconduct for alleged...

Listen! Banking Transactions - Quinn leaves Absa for Nedbank

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Quinn is no longer an executive employee at Absa. He leaves the position of Financial Director at the lender after 7 years in the position to st...

Listen! AI boom works in Nvidia's favour

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia has beat analysts profit expectations, with third quarter earnings per share surging to $4.02. The performance comes as revenue more than tripl...

Listen! Africa tech: mobile money, remittances & earned wage access

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sub-Saharan Africa has roughly 144 mobile money operators. This indicative of the relationship between technology and the continent's unbanked populat...

Listen! S&P holds its rating on SA but warns of risks

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P Global has maintained South Africa's rating but has warned of risks, anticipating slower economic growth and an increase in public debt. Edito...

Listen! Inflation hotter than expected at 5.9% in October

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Food and fuel prices are responsible for yet another increase in the inflation rate. Inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 5.9% in October fro...

Listen! Business confidence slips in Q4

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business sentiment slipped in the fourth quarter. The RMB/BER confidence index dropped by two points to 31 in the fourth quarter, largely due to a sha...

Listen! Banks under fire amid rand manipulation saga

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2017, the competition Commission brought 28 banks under investigation for price fixing involving the rand. Standard Chartered Bank is the second in...

Listen! African Bank's profit takes a knock

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

African Bank's earnings have come under pressure. Profit for the year slumped over 31% to R505 million, as the lender's bad debts rose. Business Day T...

Listen! Vodacom has master plan to win Africa's remittance market

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vodacom is set to unveil a strategic master plan as it looks to dominate the African remittance market. With a goal of turning their mobile platform i...

Listen! Telkom boasts bumper first half, issues cautionary

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Telkom's interim headline earnings per share have grown by almost 47% thanks to lower depreciation charges and growth in core profit. The group has al...

Listen! Netcare delivers 'robust' annual results

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Netcare has shrugged off challenges resulting from the tough macroeconomic environment. The private healthcare group has delivered on all its operatio...

Listen! Barloworld posts higher annual profit

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barloworld has delivered what it calls a pleasing annual performance. The diversified industrial group posted a 5.5% increase in headline earnings per...

Listen! Astral records first ever annual loss

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Astral has taken a R2.1 billion hit on the back of costs associated with power cuts, water shortages and the recent avian flu outbreak. As such, profi...

Listen! PPC returns to profit during first half

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PPC has returned to profit. The cement maker has posted headline earnings per share of 26 cents for the half year, from a loss of 5 cents previously. ...

Listen! Trade of the week - FirstRand, Richemont and Alibaba

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Herenya Capital founder, Petri Redelinghuys provides technical analysis on FirstRand, Richemont and Alibaba.

Listen! Assessing CPI levels: Ghana, Nigeria and Botswana

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business Day TV spoke to Ridle Markus, SSA Macroeconomist at Absa CIB about consumer inflation data released by Nigeria, Botswana and Ghana.

Listen! Sasol AGM cancelled after disruption by protesters

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sasol had to cancel its AGM following disruption by protesters. Business Day TV spoke to Energy Writer for Business Day, Denene Erasmus for more detai...

Listen! Omnia's interim profit dips as fertiliser prices decline

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Omnia has posted a 4% drop in interim profit due to lower fertiliser prices. Business Day TV unpacked the performance with the group's CEO Seelan Goba...

Listen! Emira's distributable earnings take a knock

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emira Property Fund has been hit by a triple whammy. During the interim period the property company had to deal with the effects of the sale of Enyuka...

Listen! Investec posts 15% jump in half-year headline earnings

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Investec has reported an increase in its interim headline earnings per share of just over 15%, citing higher loan volumes, corporate deposits and fund...

Listen! Life Healthcare shareholders in for bumper payday

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life Healthcare's shareholders are in for a bumper payday once the firm manages to sell its UK-based diagnostic imaging services subsidiary Alliance M...

Listen! Inside the logistics mess that Transnet created

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transnet's failings have pushed companies to make use of trucks with the number of trucks on South Africa's roads climbing 48%. But, road freight come...

Listen! Dipula Income Fund delivers 'defensive' annual performance

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dipula Income Fund has reported an 1.8% increase in net property income and in an improvement in vacancy levels but this did not filter through to the...

Listen! SA retail sales improve in September

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s retail sales rose 0.9% in September, after nine consecutive months of decline. The increase was largely driven by higher sales of tex...

Listen! MultiChoice earnings hit by weaker local currencies, consumer pressure

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MultiChoice has reported a 1% drop in interim revenue and a 5% fall in core headline earnings, citing foreign exchange volatility and consumer pressur...

Listen! Kenya's increased taxes bear fruit

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business Day TV caught up with Daniel Kavishe, Africa Economist at RMB for a closer look at the changes in Kenya's tax regime and whether those effort...

Listen! Competition regulator’s forex-rigging case back in court

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Competition Commission's foreign exchange case is back in court, with the banks charging that the commission must show that all 28 institutions we...

Listen! Sasol faces mounting criticism for 'lack of clarity' on greenhouse gas emissions

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sasol has faced shareholder pushback for its perceived lack of clarity on greenhouse gas emissions. Business Day TV spoke to Graeme Körner from Körn...

Listen! Stor-Age posts growth in dividend despite tough conditions

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing demand in the self storage space has worked in Stor-Age's favour. During the interim period the group recorded a 2.2% increase in its dividend...

Listen! Export rules do not exclude white farmers from exporting to the EU, UK

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recent media reports suggest that South African farmers that fail to meet BEE requirements may face export restrictions to the EU and UK but industry ...

Listen! Africa's continental integration opportunities

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement is hailed as the biggest free trade accord in the world. As trade agreements start taking shape on t...

Listen! Employment levels improve marginally in Q3

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s labour market registered 399,000 additional jobs in the third quarter. With nearly 17 million people employed during the period, the ...

Listen! Altron reports 'pleasing' results boosted by core continuing operations

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Altron's reported improved half-year revenue and profitability from continuing operations. Business Day TV spoke to the firm's group CEO, Werner Kapp,...

Listen! Diversification strategy gives Raubex a boost

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Raubex has reported double-digit profit growth in the six months to August. The firm says this is largely due to the diversity of its operations which...

Listen! Where to next for Africa's telecoms sector

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Africa's telecoms sector is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 4.6%. To discuss what will drive this growth and for a closer look at the opp...

Listen! How could SA's immigration laws be overhauled?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The department of home affairs has proposed that the government review the international treaty concerning refugee protection as it proposes the bigge...

Listen! Unpacking Vodacom's interim results

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vodacom has reported a drop in its interim operating profit as it's had to shoulder the start-up losses of its operations in Ethiopia but the mobile p...

Listen! Africa's entertainment & media industry poised for growth

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Revenue from South Africa, Kenya and Ghana’s entertainment industry is projected to grow at a 5.5% compound growth annual rate between now and 2027....

Listen! JSC explains lack of recommendations for Supreme Court of Appeal posts

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Judicial Service Commission has come under fire for not appointing qualified candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal seats. The JSC sought to recom...

Crypto chat - 09 Nov 2023

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business Day TV speaks to Tarris Arnold, Business Development Manager at Luno, about the activity playing out in the crypto scene.

Listen! Ford bets on South Africa

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ford is investing over R5 billion at its Silverton plant in South Africa. The funds will go towards building the country's first ever plug-in electric...

The Big Idea - 2023 AGOA forum

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We unpack the aftermath of the 2023 AGOA forum, delving into the possibility of an improved AGOA from the U.S. We explore the impact on both the U.S. ...

Listen! Ghana's cost-of-living and debt crisis

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roughly a month post protests in Ghana against the cost-of-living crisis, inflation has eased to a year low of 38%. The West African nation has also r...

Listen! Kholeka Gcaleka: carrying the weight of a nation's expectations

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Protector House in Pretoria, marked by remnants of Busisiwe Mkhwebane's controversial tenure, reflects a tumultuous past. As Advocate Khole...

Listen! Sappi posts lower annual profit

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tough trading conditions and an underwhelming Chinese recovery have weighed on Sappi. In this environment the paper and packaging group posted a near ...

Listen! Trends playing out in bonds and ETF market

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monetary policy has tuned investor sentiment, leading to various sharp movements in ETF and the bond markets. Business Day TV spoke to Kelin Pottier, ...

Listen! Lesaka delivers improved Q1 performance

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lesaka Technologies has delivered an improved first quarter performance. The firm has posted a 19% rise in revenue and managed to narrow its net loss ...

Listen! MTN to leave Afghanistan before end of year

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MTN is planning to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year as part of its larger strategy to withdraw from the Middle East area, which includes count...

Listen! Tech’s role in driving sustainability in Africa

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the world’s second most populous continent, Africa’s adoption of digital technologies has been hailed as robust with the potential to drive eco...

Listen! NHI Bill: Section 33 in focus

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Public hearings on the NHI Bill have been concluded. Medical aid schemes are still unhappy about Section 33 of the legislation which excludes the sche...

Listen! Rand reaches three- month high

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The rand has remained steady and hit a three-month high in November, as investors turned back to riskier assets after the Fed kept rates unchanged. Bu...

Listen! Q3 Gold Trends

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to the World Gold Council, gold demand has reached a new record in the third quarter, largely driven by central bank buying. John Reade, the...

Listen! Will the ANC boot out the mayoral system?

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ANC is contemplating a significant shift in how local government operates, moving towards a more collaborative leadership approach. This decision ...

Listen! AGOA developments with Standard bank

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business Day TV has been keeping track of the 20th US-SSA Agoa Forum. Philip Myburgh, Head of Trade, Business and Commercial Banking joined the channe...

Big Idea - MTBPS: examining key challenges & SA's economic outlook

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement has shed light on the critical fiscal challenges facing South Africa and the latest budget data paints a grim ...

Listen! Karpowership passes regulatory milestone

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karpowership SA has received environmental authorisation from South Africa's government to proceed with plans to moor floating gas power ships in the ...