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DRDGold is back in the black

It's reported headline earnings per share of 14.3 cents from a loss previously. Business Day TV’s Alishia Seckam caught up with DRDGold’s CEO Niel Pretorius earlier on Thursday and asked the sentiments held by the miner in the current political landscape.

15 Feb 2018 11AM 8 min

Market are cheering for newly sworn in President Cyril Ramaphosa

Political Analyst, Ralph Mathekga joined us on the line to sketch the political picture and alongside Busi Mavuso, COO of BLSA to share their views on South Africa’s new President and how this will impact business.

15 Feb 2018 11AM 9 min

Makhosi Khoza won’t go back to ANC

Former ANC MP, now leader of her own party, Makhosi Khoza has been very critical and outspoken about matters relating to the ANC. She joined us on the line with her reaction to the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as president of the country.

15 Feb 2018 11AM 6 min

Retail sales up by 5.3%

According to Stats SA, retail sales rose by 5.3% year-on-year in December. Derek Engelbrecht, Africa Consumer Products and Retail Sector Leader at EY spoke to Business Day TV to unpack those numbers.

14 Feb 2018 11AM 6 min

Emira delivers H1 dividend of 70.65c

To help unpack Emira Property Fund’s latest results, the company’s CEO Geoff Jennet joined Alishia Seckam on Business Day TV

14 Feb 2018 11AM 8 min

Heavy investing weighs on Gold Fields

A year of heavy investing and lacklustre output has weighed on Gold Fields earnings, Nick Holland, CEO of Gold Fields spoke to Business Day TV for more insight.

14 Feb 2018 11AM 8 min

Harmony Gold's H1 profit rises 49%

Harmony has reported a strong operational performance for the first half. It's announced a 49% jump in headline earnings per share, a 6% lift in production in South Africa and a 2% decline in costs across the group. Bronwyn caught up with CEO, Peter Steenkamp for more on the results…

13 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

Comair posts 5.5% rise in H1 revenue

British Airways franchisee, Comair released their interim results today. The airliner saw growth in revenue of 5.5% while profits grew 2.2%. Despite these gains, Comair has decided to cut its interim dividend by 29% to 5 cents from 7 cents in the previous matching period. Erik Venter, CEO of Comair…

13 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

KIO reports 12% rise in FY earnings

Fourth largest iron-ore producer in the world, Kumba Iron Ore released its full-year results today boasting a 12% rise in headline earnings per share which was largely driven by a combination of stronger pricing for the precious metal along with higher volumes and sales. The miner delivered a final cash…

13 Feb 2018 11AM 6 min

Opposition parties call for parliament to be dissolved

Opposition leaders met in Cape Town earlier today to brief the media on what they call, "pressing issues of national importance". It is reported that opposition parties have agreed that parliament should be dissolved following a motion of no confidence in President Zuma. UDM Leader, Bantu Holomisa joined us on…

12 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

Zuma barrier to Ramaphosa’s new SA economy - Abedian

Political Analysts suggest that talks between Ramaphosa and Zuma have collapsed which means that the NEC will now have to sit and make a final decision on President's Zuma fate. Rumors are rife about what could be causing the delays. Iraj Abedian, CEO of Pan-African Investments says that Zuma is…

12 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

Cape Town drought threatens SA economy

The agricultural sector in the Western Cape has been hard hit by the drought, and after day zero what will happen to the farmers and animals? And what impact on society and the economy? Wes sel Lemmer, senior agricultural economist at Absa helps unpack the details.

9 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

ANC remains mum on Zuma exit

Political Analyst, Danile Silke shares is thoughts on the ongoing talks between Ramaphosa and Zuma

8 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

Stats SA - December manufacturing output up 2%

Philippa Rodseth, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Circle spoke to Business Day TV about the country’s manufacturing output growth in 2017

8 Feb 2018 11AM 8 min

Grit’s property investment up to $592 Million

Grit Real Estate’s rental income has increased 82% versus the first six months of the 2017 financial year Leon van de Moortele spoke to Business Day TV for more detail on their results

8 Feb 2018 11AM 6 min

Policy uncertainty a recurring theme at Mining Indaba

Well uncertainty has been a recurring theme at the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba over the last few years. This year, the theme has not gone away BUT there is a significant shift to a renewed sense of optimism concerning the future of mining in SA. Bronwyn Seaborne caught…

7 Feb 2018 11AM 8 min

Ceramic industries gives Italtile a boost

Italtile's acquisition of manufacturer Ceramic Industries paid off for the retailer in the 6 months ended December, boosting turnover by 36% to R2.8 billion. Stephen Gunnion caught up with the company's CFO Brandon Wood earlier

7 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

Carry on with old ways, mining industry will die - Froneman

Alishia Seckam caught up with Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater at the 2018 Mining Indaba and he warns that the mining industry risks death if they carry on with old ways.

7 Feb 2018 11AM 7 min

Cape Town is open for business - TBCSA

Tourism Business Council says that Cape Town is still open for business despite the water crisis. Deputy chair of the Tourism Business Council of SA and COO of Tsogo Sun Ravi Nadasen joined us in-studio with more

7 Feb 2018 11AM 6 min

Like it or leave it - DRD Gold

DRDGold is in the process of acquiring the West Rand tailings retreatment project from Sibanye Stillwater - and provided profit guidance for the project today. CEO Neil Pretorius also had a stern message for miners at the Mining Indaba - if you're not happy with your assets sell them to…

6 Feb 2018 11AM 10 min