Bizskoops (English Version)

Bizskoops, presented by Barry Mare, offers an inside look at local and global business developments. We bring you in-depth interviews with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing their strategies and stories for success. The former President of the Economic Association of South Africa and lecturer attached to the North-West University's business school, Prof. Waldo Krugell, gives a weekly overview of the state of the economy. Stay up-to-date with Bizskoops – for a comprehensive business perspective.

Weekly English South Africa Business News · Business

67 Episodes

60 – 67

Bizskoops - 04 April 2024

On the show today … President Ramaphosa welcomes progress in ending logistics problems We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about inflationary pressure. In international business news… Hapag-Lloyd has an improved view on trade for the rest of 2024. In investment-news… Old Mutual believes that South African stocks are…

4 Apr 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 28 March 2024

On the show today … Interest rates will remain higher for longer in South Africa We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about some positive economic aspects. In international business news… there were some key global interest rate moves. In investment-news… South African government bonds offer some of the…

28 Mar 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 21 March 2024

On the show today …Inflation reaches four month high. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about exchange rate speculation. In international business news… Japan's central bank has raised the cost of borrowing for the first time in 17 years. In investment-news… South Africa’s hedge funds showing good growth…

21 Mar 2024 8 min

Bizskoops - 15 March 2024

On the show today … Economists warn that the inflation rate for February may be higher than expected. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about economic indicators. In international business news… Japan avoids technical recession. In investment-news… SA has made good progress to get the country off the…

15 Mar 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 07 March 2024

On the show today … GDP increased in the fourth quarter of 2023. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about the dangers and costs of obesity for individuals and society. In international business news… Brazil’s economy grows by two-point-nine percent In investment-news… there is light at the end…

7 Mar 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 29 February 2024

On the show today …Business liquidations increased by 34-point-six percent. We’ll also chat to economist Professor Waldo Krugel about promises before the elections and policy uncertainty. In international business news… House prices in China declines again. In investment-news… Businesses not interested in investing in South Africa. And, we’ll check in…

29 Feb 2024 9 min

Bizskoops - 22 February 2024

On the show today, we look at finance minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech. We peered in with economist Waldo Krugel to hear what he thought of the budget speech. In international business news, Europe's largest bank, HSBC, posted a nearly 80% rise in its pre-tax profit. In investment news, Premier…

22 Feb 2024 9 min