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Bizskoops - 26 February 2026

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On this week’s Bizskoops, we unpack Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech. South Africa is at a fiscal turning point post-State Capture, with debt stabilisation, infrastructure push, and efficiency gains showing results.

Economist Professor Waldo Krugell shares his take on Minister Godongwana’s budget.

Thomas Pinter, Chief Commercial Officer at Damisa, tells us more about blockchain's game-changing potential.

Finally, Kevin Wurfell, CEO & co-founder of Emiko Holdings, shares his story about founding Emiko Holdings in the Central African mining/construction sector, challenges, and growth via key partnerships.
25 Feb English South Africa Business News · Business

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