Bizskoops - 08 May 2025

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On the show today …
# The private healthcare sector has won the first round in its legal battle against the NHI
# South Africa’s economic outlook has worsened, with two agencies cutting their 2025 growth forecasts for the country
# The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the danger of uncertainty within the global and local economy
# In international business news… The UK and India have struck a major trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties
# In investment-news…. Stanlib is looking to expand its presence in East Africa
And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about among others the South African budget number three
8 May 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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