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3,907 Episodes
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Listen! Focus on Africa's inaugural climate summit

Africa's inaugural climate summit is underway in Kenya. Leaders and industry players are meeting to find African solutions to the climate crisis amid the global net-zero emissions journey. Business Day TV spoke to Josephine Wawira from the Kenya Private Sector Alliance for more detail on the agenda at the summit.
5 Sep 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! Q2 GDP outpaces analyst expectations

South Africa's economy managed to eke out growth 0.6% in the second quarter. This against analyst expectations of a 0.3% lift. The expansion was mainly driven by a 2.2% growth in the manufacturing sector during the period. Business Day TV unpacked the print in greater detail with Kevin Lings, Chief…
5 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! IMF says cost of government debt could rise to 27% by 2028

The IMF has warned that South Africa's interest bill on its growing public debt could triple the size of its health budget within five years, and it is projecting a rise in government debt from 19% to 27% by 2028. Despite this, the IMF assesses South Africa's risk of debt…
5 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! Sea Harvest reels in 19% rise in half-year HEPS

Sea Harvest has reeled in profit growth during its half year. The fishing group has posted a 19% increase in headline earnings per share, as it benefited from strong demand for its products which helped it push through higher prices. Business Day TV spoke to Group CEO Felix Ratheb for…
4 Sep 2023 1PM 7 min

Listen! Bidvest posts a profit bump

Bidvest has delivered upbeat profit growth, with annual headline earnings per share rising 24.5%. This comes as the industrial conglomorate recorded growth across all of its seven divisions. Business Day Tv caught up with company's CEO, Mpumi Madisa for further insight on the group's full-year performance.
4 Sep 2023 1PM 7 min

Listen! State looks to foreign partners for electric car-making industry

The South African government is exploring partnerships with foreign entities to grow its electric vehicle manufacturing sector; with a focus on sustainability, as highlighted by Minister Ebrahim Patel at a recent conference. Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo also hinted at an upcoming EV-related support package to be announced in October…
4 Sep 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! SA vindicated in U.S charge on Russian arms - Ramaphosa

The full report related to the docking of Russian cargo vessel, Lady R which sparked diplomatic issues between South Africa and the U.S will not be made public. Civil society organisation, OUTA has in the meantime, called for transparency on this issue. Business Day TV spoke to OUTA CEO, Wayne…
4 Sep 2023 9AM 6 min

Listen! Takealot blasts order to split its businesses

In a recent competition commission investigation, South African e-commerce giant Takealot finds itself disappointed with the outcome. The Competition Commission has called for the company to split its marketplace and retail businesses; citing concerns about favouritism and the need for a level playing field for small and black-owned businesses. To…
1 Sep 2023 8AM 10 min

Impala Platinum's profit take a hit

Impala Platinum's annual performance took a knock. During the period the miner had to contend with higher costs, lower mental prices and write-downs and those contributed to a 43% drop in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV discussed the performance with CEO Nico Muller.
31 Aug 2023 12PM 8 min

Tackling SA's unemployment crisis

With unemployment currently at a staggering 32.6%, the need for effective employment strategies is urgent. Business Day TV discussed this with the CEO of YES, Ravi Naidoo and independent economist, Duma Gqubule.
31 Aug 2023 9AM 16 min

The relationship between economic environments & coups

Experts have drawn connections between economic growth issues and how it fuels coups. To unpack this in detail, Business Day TV caught up with Pieter Scribante, Political Economist at Oxford Economics Africa.
31 Aug 2023 9AM 12 min

Unpacking corruption and accountability for JSE-listed companies

In a comprehensive report that sheds light on a critical aspect of corporate integrity, Financial Mail has taken a closer look at the case of EOH; a company that has faced a tumultuous journey marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Business Day TV discussed the detail with Marc Hasenfuss…
31 Aug 2023 9AM 8 min

Santam ups dividend as profit surges

Santam has more than doubled its interim profit. South Africa's largest short term insurer has posted a 146% surge in headline earnings per share, despite adverse weather conditions during the period which drove up claims. Given the strong performance, Santam has upped its dividend by 7%. Business Day TV spoke…
31 Aug 2023 9AM 8 min

Listen! KAP Industrial takes a profit hit

High finance costs and increased levels of load-shedding have weighed on KAP Industrial. The industrial, chemicals and logistics group recorded a 43% plunge in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV caught up with the company's CEO Gary Chaplin for greater analysis on the annual performance.
30 Aug 2023 1PM 6 min

Listen! BidCorp posts profit bump despite inflationary pressures

BidCorp has weathered tough economic conditions. During the annual period the international food services group delivered a 33.4% increase in revenue and a 35.4% jump in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV unpacked the company's performance with CEO Bernard Benson.
30 Aug 2023 1PM 6 min

Listen! Aspen posts 4% drop in annual profit

Aspen posted a 4% drop in annual profit, impacted by higher inflation and a drop in COVID-19 vaccine sales. Business Day TV discussed the results with Group CEO Stephen Saad.
30 Aug 2023 11AM 7 min

Listen! Cashbuild profit tumbles amid slumping sales

Higher operating costs and inflation heavily impacted Cashbuild's annual performance. The building materials retailer has reported a 56% plunge in annual operating profit and has cut its dividend by 42% . Business Day TV unpacked the performance with CEO Werner de Jager.
30 Aug 2023 11AM 7 min
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