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3,907 Episodes
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Listen! IMF staff, Ghana agree first review of $3bn programme

The International Monetary Fund and Ghana's government have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of a $3 billion loan programme. The deal paves the way for a disbursement of $600 million once it is approved by the IMF's executive board. Business Day TV spoke to Ridle Markus, SSA…
9 Oct 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! Cyber threats in SA skyrocket in the first half of 2023

Cyber threats in South Africa surged in the first half of 2023 and a recent report from cybersecurity firm Trend Micro exposes a significant surge in ransomware attacks, putting businesses at risk of losing millions in stolen data and recovery efforts. Business Day TV spoke to technology correspondent Mudiwa Gavaza…
9 Oct 2023 9AM 12 min

Listen! Citibank in Sars' crosshairs over VAT liability

The South African unit of investment banking group Citibank is in the crosshairs of the SA Revenue Service (Sars) over the secondment of the company's offshore employees. The tax agency says this amounts to the importation of services and is subject to VAT. Business Day TV spoke to Mabutho Mthembu,…
9 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Is the ANC losing its grip on KZN?

With declining national support, infrastructure crises, and Jacob Zuma's enduring popularity in KZN, the ANC continues to face a complex electoral landscape. To unpack this in more detail, Business Day TV spoke to Financial Mail's Natasha Marrian.
6 Oct 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Vilakazi appointed FirstRand CEO

Based on FirstRand's most recent performance, the firm boasts higher profits, a healthy loan book and happy investors who received a double-digit dividend increase. This is the state of the company being handed to incoming CEO, Mary Vilakazi who will officially take the helm when current CEO, Alan Pullinger steps…
6 Oct 2023 8AM 11 min

Listen! The state of the mining sector

Mining industry players are gathered at the Joburg indaba to discuss the future of the mining sector. Business Day Tv caught up with the CEO of the Minerals Council, Mzila Mthenjane for his views of the current state of the mining sector.
5 Oct 2023 1PM 5 min

Listen! Implications of avian influenza on SA's poultry market

South Africa's government, along with the Poultry Association, has culled approximately 7.5 million chickens to curb the rapid spread of avian influenza. Business Day TV spoke with FNB's Senior Agricultural Economist, Paul Makube, and Mike Modisane, the Chief Director of Animal Production & Health at the Department of Agriculture, Land…
5 Oct 2023 10AM 21 min

Listen! Conflict resurgence in Ethiopia: Economic repercussions

Conflict in Ethiopia's Amhara region is weighing on the nation's recent peace deal. A third of Ethiopia's food is produced in Amhara and this threatens food security in the horn of Africa. Business Day TV spoke to Zaynab Hoosen, Political Economist at Oxford Economics Africa for her take on the…
5 Oct 2023 10AM 7 min

Listen! Avian influenzas' impact in SA

Amid a severe avian flu outbreak, South Africa anticipates a chicken and egg shortage during the festive season. Poultry producers, including Quantum Foods, are wrestling with virus strains, leading retailers and fast-food chains to search for supply solutions. Imports are set to rise, with industry experts considering importing hatching eggs…
5 Oct 2023 10AM 15 min

Listen! Transport month - Sasol bets on green hydrogen

According to Sasol CEO, Fleetwood Grobler, hydrogen is a game-changer in the quest for sustainable transportation. As we observe transport month, Business Day TV caught up with him for greater perspective on hydrogen as a fuel of the future.
5 Oct 2023 10AM 8 min

Listen! Bond Markets take centre stage

More investors have been leaning towards risk-off assets as fears around higher-for-longer rates persist. Business Day TV spoke to the Head of Financial Intermediaries at 10X Investments, Michelle Noth for more detail on the dynamics playing out in the US and SA Bond Markets.
4 Oct 2023 12PM 8 min

Listen! Focus on the Africa data centre market

Data centres house computer systems and its linked components. Giants in this space, Amazon, Google and Microsoft are increasingly looking at establishing new nodes across Africa where the data centre market is expected to grow at a continued annual growth rate of nearly 13% between now and 2027. For more,…
4 Oct 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! The future of mining

Mining executives, industry experts and investors are gathered at the Joburg Indaba where they are discussing critical issues affecting all stakeholders in the sector. Business Day TV caught up with Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater for some perspective on the future of the industry and its place in driving development,…
4 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Roy Moodley-founded security firm scores Sars tender

In a controversial development, a company founded by Roy Moodley, a figure known for his business controversies, and currently run by his son, has been granted a significant contract to provide 'national physical security services' to the South African Revenue Service. The contract, awarded in August, has raised concerns due…
4 Oct 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! 'The time for rail reform is now'

The persistent financial decline of Transnet and its knock-on effects have resulted in CEO, Portia Derby and CFO, Nonkululeko Dlamini resigning from the SOE. This follows pressure from various parties to do so as the SOE reported a loss of nearly R9bn this year, a near doubling from the loss…
3 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Outgoing Transnet finance chief named Telkom CFO

In the telecoms space, a major leadership shakeup is underway as Nonkululeko Dlamini prepares to step into the role of CFO at Telkom. This announcement follows her departure from Transnet. Meanwhile, Telkom's current CFO, Dirk Reyneke will transition to the role of chief capital projects officer, as we await a…
3 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Outgoing Transnet finance chief named Telkom CFO

In the telecoms space, a major leadership shakeup is underway as Nonkululeko Dlamini prepares to step into the role of CFO at Telkom. This announcement follows her departure from Transnet. Meanwhile, Telkom's current CFO, Dirk Reyneke will transition to the role of chief capital projects officer, as we await a…
3 Oct 2023 9AM 9 min

Listen! Food insecurity in Africa

Over the next five years, food insecurity in Africa will be a thing of the past, according to the African Development Bank. Other experts however are projecting that greater food security threats may hamper that expectation. Business Day TV caught up with Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural Economist with the National Agricultural…
2 Oct 2023 9AM 11 min
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