Episodios

  • Bizskoops - 25 July 2024

    Bizskoops - 25 July 2024
    Jul 25 2024
    On the show today …
    # We talk about the pension two-pot system, and
    # Statistics South Africa announced the Consumer Price Index today
    # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about the good and bad parts about the presidents opening of parliament speech.
    # In international business news… We talk about last week’s global IT outage.
    # In investment-news… The Financial Services Conduct Authority warns about an investment scam.
    And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about predictions for the July global GDP growth.
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    8 m
  • Bizskoops - 18 July 2024

    Bizskoops - 18 July 2024
    Jul 18 2024
    On the show today …Latest data shows a cut in petrol and an increase in diesel prices
    # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about May's disappointing production data in the mining and manufacturing sectors.
    # In international business news… The Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Labs announced that it is leaving the United States
    # In investment-news… Sasfin Holding’s share price increased

    And, we’ll also talk to David Havemann of Ecotraining about World Youth Skills Day that was celebrated this week.
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    9 m
  • Bizskoops - 11 July 2024

    Bizskoops - 11 July 2024
    Jul 11 2024
    On the show today …
    # The average property price in South Africa has significantly increased since 1994
    # Shell plans to explore an offshore South African oil block in the Northern Cape
    # Autozone enters into business rescue

    # We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about what needs to happen before the Reserve Bank will be able to cut the repo rate in the second part of the year.
    # In international business news… The biggest electric-car maker in China, B.Y.D, has agreed to a one-billion-dollar deal to set up a manufacturing plant in Turkey.

    # In investment-news… Bamboo launches operations in South Africa

    And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about:
    # What is unique to the cabinet of President Ramaphosa.
    # The risk of having a minority government in Gauteng, and
    # We asked him about his impressions of the recent election results in the United Kingdom
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    11 m
  • Bizskoops - 04 July 2024

    Bizskoops - 04 July 2024
    Jul 4 2024
    On the show today … the annual salary bill for ministers and deputy ministers rose by 16 percent with the new inflated cabinet.
    We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugell to talk about the purchasing manager’s index.
    In international business news… Fox Corporation is entering the UK's highly competitive video streaming market.
    In investment-news… the prospect of a business-friendly South African government has drawn foreign investors back to the country’s stock market.
    And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about the new cabinet and the Financial Action Task Force Grey list.
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    8 m
  • Bizskoops - 27 June 2024

    Bizskoops - 27 June 2024
    Jun 27 2024
    On the show today … Employment declined by over 60-thousand in first quarter.
    We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the latest indicators.
    In international business news… China and EU hold talks about electric car tariffs.
    In investment-news… Old Mutual is considering giving holders of its Zimbabwean shares an option to sell.
    And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about the ANC and DA coalition.
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    8 m
  • Bizskoops - 20 June 2024

    Bizskoops - 20 June 2024
    Jun 20 2024
    On the show today … Media24 to cut 400 jobs.
    We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about indicators.
    In international business news… Sudan faces a catastrophic food crisis.
    In investment-news… South Africa’s financial markets are doing very good.
    And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about SA’s economy and government finances.
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    7 m
  • Bizskoops - 13 June 2024

    Bizskoops - 13 June 2024
    Jun 13 2024
    On the show today … Sentiment in the building sector remains depressed.
    We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about chocolate prices.
    In international business news… China's bulk commodity prices rose for three consecutive months.
    In investment-news… Allan Gray believes in South African companies.
    And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about a new president, SA’s economy and government finances.
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    7 m
  • Bizskoops - 06 June 2024

    Bizskoops - 06 June 2024
    Jun 6 2024
    On the show today … Africa set to remain the second fastest-growing region.
    We’ll check in with economist Professor Waldo Krugel to talk about the economic effects of a coalition government.
    In international business news… UK house prices returned to growth in May.
    In investment-news… Coalition uncertainty could weaken the Rand further.
    And, we’ll also talk to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis about the important aspects of a coalition government.
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    9 m