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Bizskoops - 23 October 2025

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On the show today …
# Inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target range
# The average standard of living in South Africa is projected to fall further
# The economist Waldo Krugell talks about spending your money on experiences
# In international business news… The USA and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement
# In investment-news… The Foschini Group’s share price tumbled more than 18 percent
And, we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the company Agrofi, Desmond Irabor.
Agrofi is part of the the Ayemere Group of Farm Industries and one of the sponsors of the International Commodity Summit 2025.
23 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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