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3,907 Episodes
3300 – 3320

Total’s offshore find could bring R1TRN to SA’s economy

Multinational energy player, Total's significant gas condensate discovery made just off the coast of the country could generate R1 trillion for the economy over the next 20-years - This according to Stephen Larkin, CEO of Africa New Energies, he joins us to discuss this prospect and what it could mean…
11 Feb 2019 1AM 7 min

Eurolux weighs on ARB's H1 performance

The slower economy hit electrical group ARB Holdings in its interims to December. Revenue was lower by 1%, getting some support from acquisitions, but operating profit was lower by 15% with HEPS dropping sharply to 23.17 cents. Joining us on the line is CEO Billy Neasham.
8 Feb 2019 1AM 5 min

How big are banks risk appetite when funding mining companies

Well we're continuing to bring you conversations had at this years mining indaba Alishia caught up with Theuns Ehlers who is the Managing Principal and Head of Resource and Project Finance at Absa, on that end earlier this week, and I asked him about the extent to which the renewed…
7 Feb 2019 6AM 5 min

Mining charter provides solid regulatory framework for industry

South Africa does have a stable regulatory framework and is in fact conducive for business and investment in the country. Joining Alishia at the Mining Indaba for her views is Shirley Webber, Managing Principal and Coverage Head of Resources at Absa.
7 Feb 2019 3AM 7 min

SA Business confidence flat in January - SACCI

Barely any change in confidence levels among South African businesses in January, this according to Sacci's Business Confidence Index which eased marginally from 95.2 in December to 95.1, lower than the average for last year. The organisation however does add that the upcoming national budget presents an opportunity to change…
6 Feb 2019 3AM 2 min

Investing in African Mining Indaba - Day 3

It's the third day of the 2019 Mining Indaba, at the sidelines of the event, Alishia caught up with Mining Analyst, Peter Major about the conversations still being had around policy and how that continues to impact investment and growth. Alishia asked Peter to reflect on Minister Mantashe's keynote address…
6 Feb 2019 3AM 7 min

SAPPI reports 29% jump in profit in Q1

Pulp and paper maker Sappi, has reported its first quarter results today. Delivering a 26% jump in profit to 81 billion dollars. The group further said that the resilience of the business and the benefits from the diversification of its product portfolio in recent years were emphasised during the quarter…
6 Feb 2019 3AM 4 min

Parts of SA's mining industry in distress, not in crisis

Over the past year the relationship between government and the mining industry strengthened and although there are talks of renewed optimism, it still remains a sector that is in distress. Alishia caught up with Roger Baxter, CEO of the Minerals Council SA on the sidelines of the Indaba and asked…
5 Feb 2019 1AM 9 min

Day 2 of Mining Indaba underway

This year the Mining Indaba takes place under the main theme, "Championing Africa's sustainable economic growth" and while on the subject of sustainable growth, miner DRDGold has undertaken to hedge a third of its output this year as it embarks on expansion plans and with a R300 million loan already…
5 Feb 2019 1AM 12 min

Mining Indaba 2019 kicks off

The mining Indaba kicked off today and Bronwyn caught up with its MD, Alex Grose for more insight on the conference.
4 Feb 2019 1AM 5 min

Milco offers to buy Clover for R4.8bn

A company formed by a consortium of international investors has offered to buy Clover for R4.8bn. Aran Oelsner, CEO of CBC Group International which is a major stakeholder in that consortium joins us for more perspective and insight into.
4 Feb 2019 1AM 6 min

Efficient infrastructure may unlock growth opportunities

The lack of efficient infrastructure is one of the highest hurdles to business on the continent. That's according to RMB's "Where to invest in Africa" report but while it represents a challenge it could also present numerous opportunities. Business Day TV was joined by Neville Mandimika, Africa Analyst at RMB…
3 Feb 2019 3AM 7 min

US tech stocks took a knock in 2018

The once darling of Wall Street, - US tech stocks, took quite a knock in last year. With prices edging close to bear market territory. We're now joined on the line by Ed Moya from Oanda as we discuss the outlook for these stocks in 2019, given the kind of…
31 Jan 2019 12PM 7 min

Experts to advise Ramaphosa to split Eskom into three - Reports

The Eskom Sustainability Task Team met with President Ramaphosa to discuss possible solutions to the utility's growing operational, structural and financial challenges. We did reach out to members of the Eskom Task team but they declined to speak. In the meantime, NUM Highveld Deputy Regional Chair, Bizzah Motubatse joins us…
31 Jan 2019 11AM 8 min

Brussels rejects attempt to renegotiate UK withdrawal

What does the latest Brexit vote mean for the entire process especially with that Brexit date just weeks away. Roger Bootle, Economist & Chair of Capital Economics joins us on the line with his perspective.
30 Jan 2019 11AM 7 min

Focus on 2019 global asset management trends

Jenina Slawski who is the Principal Investment Consultant at Alexander Forbes Investments joins us for more detail on how the company has identified key themes and global asset management trends.
30 Jan 2019 11AM 7 min

Maria Ramos retires as Absa CEO

Absa Group Chair, Wendy Lucas-Bull spoke to Nick Hedley from Business Day to discuss Maria Ramos’s retirement plans and how this factors into the bank’s strategy.
29 Jan 2019 12PM 9 min
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