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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.
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On this week’s Bizskoops, the South African government and the New Development Bank have signed a loan agreement to upgrade infrastructure supporting metropolitan municipal services, while SARS wants to build stronger relationships with taxpayers and tax practitioners. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about further financial pressure facing South African households. In international business news, a Nigerian billionaire has launched Africa’s largest-ever share sale, and investors are becoming nervous about warnings surrounding AI. We continue our discussion about inflation, with Pieter Wasserfall from JustMoney explaining what you can do to manage your food expenses better and curb the impact of inflation. The programme concludes with another interview as part of Edge Communications’ community campaign, 10 Years. 10 Businesses. 10 Stories. We are joined by Marisa Worth of M Worth Attorneys.
On this week’s Bizskoops, Eskom plans to protect its revenue, while South Africa recorded a decline in gross domestic product in the second quarter. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about the importance of yesterday’s GDP announcement. In international business news, the trade war between Canada and the USA continues. We continue our discussion about inflation, with Pieter Wasserfall from JustMoney explaining how fuel prices feed into inflation and, ultimately, household expenses. The programme concludes with another interview as part of Edge Communications’ community campaign, 10 Years. 10 Businesses. 10 Stories. We are joined by Ettienne Zwart of AC and EZ Orthopaedics, a smaller, personalised orthotic and prosthetic practice in the Gqeberha Bay Area.
On this week’s Bizskoops: According to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, South Africa has borrowed billions from nine international financial institutions since 2018, and South Africa’s manufacturing sector remained under pressure in August. The economist Waldo Krugell discusses the exchange rate and fuel prices. In international business news, the Bank of England Governor has warned the G20 about artificial intelligence, and locally, Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney explains how inflation can have an impact on South African households. We conclude the programme with a conversation with the chartered accountant Ted Maselesele of the African Credit Rating Association, ACRA. He unpacks some of the issues and pressures facing businesses.
Government is still working to establish a permanent Basic Income Support grant, and we hear about sustainability at Naspers. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses US government debt and its impact on the rand. In international business news, Shein is set to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, while locally, Grindrod has reported strong growth for the first six months of the year. We meet the first company featured in Edge Communications’ community campaign: 10 Years. 10 Businesses. 10 Stories. Master Distiller Pieter van Helden tells us more about Helden Distillery and its distinct African-style whisky.
South Africa’s annual inflation rate fell to four-point-three percent in July, while South Africans remain under severe financial pressure from high levels of debt. JP Landman gives an overview of ring-fencing and explains why it is important for local government and service delivery, while Professor Waldo Krugell discusses AGOA and its importance for South African exports. In international business news, Ferrari’s first electric car, the Luce, has sold for 40 million dollars at a charity auction. Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney concludes her series on investments with a final message about investment fraud, and we conclude the programme with Luke Morawitz, Country Manager at Allianz Trade, who discusses trade credit insurance.
On this week's Bizskoops, South Africa’s official unemployment rate has risen to 33.6%, while the South African Reserve Bank is taking direct control of key regulatory and oversight functions in the country’s national payment system. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses parts of the economy that remain under pressure. In international business news, Nvidia has secured partnerships with major Wall Street investors to raise funds for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney explains what to do if you suspect you have been scammed by an investment opportunity. We conclude the programme with Shameela Soobramoney of the National Business Initiative, who discusses how South African businesses are responding to climate and sustainability pressures.
Eskom’s municipal arrear debt has reached R119 billion, while the South African Post Office has received its first unqualified audit opinion in six years. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the financial pressure facing the middle class. In international business news, 25 states in the United States have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over new tariffs. Locally, Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney explains what to do if you suspect you have been scammed by an investment opportunity. We conclude the programme with Political and Trend Analyst, JP Landman, who discusses satellites, South Africa and Starlink.
On today's Bizskoops, the National Treasury will release equitable share funding previously withheld from municipalities, while Sasol has increased production at its Natref refinery ahead of a planned maintenance shutdown next year. The Political and Trend Analyst JP Landman discusses water management reform, while Professor Waldo Krugell unpacks the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged. In international business news, Johnson & Johnson has offered billions of dollars to settle lawsuits in the United States over its talc-based baby powder. Locally, Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney explains how to verify investment opportunities, and ButtaNutt founder and CEO Antoine van Heerden talks about the growing market for the company’s macadamia milk.
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.
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