[Full Show] Resource Stocks, Unlocking SAs Economy and Ghost Tenders

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Market Matters
This week, we look at US earnings continuing to come in. We touch on the performance of local resource stocks to date, and pair that with markets reaching all-time highs yet again last week. Africa's biggest bank, by assets, also reports numbers this week.

Deep Dive
We dive into the South African economy. We look at innovative ways to unlock growth in the country's stagnant economy and unpack the positive impact a growing economy could have. We explore tax incentives, evergreen contracts and other benefits that could be leveraged.

Investor Insights
We look at ghost contracts entered into by the government and try make sense of where accountability and due diligence fit into the picture. And we wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Disclaimer
  • 05:42 Market Matters: Local Resource Stocks
  • 20:17 Deep Dive: Unlocking SA's Economy
  • 38:14 Investor Insights: Ghost Tenders
  • 42:11 Unfiltered Opinion of the Week
  • 43:23 Disclaimer
13 Aug English South Africa Investing · Business News

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