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3,907 Episodes
1780 – 1800

Why Liberty Two Degrees is optimistic about its future prospects

Liberty Two Degrees is optimistic about its future prospects as occupancy levels begin to pick up following the fallout of Covid-19. Alishia Seckam spoke to Liberty Two Degrees CEO Amelia Beattie for more detail on the recovery and how the landlord plans to take full advantage of the situation.
26 Jul 2021 2AM 7 min

BIG questions over how grant will be funded

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced a package of measures to support households and businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, including the reintroduction of a R350 income grant to the poorest citizens between the ages of 18 and 59. Some are calling…
26 Jul 2021 2AM 25 min

Higher PGM prices, output boost Amplats

Anglo American Platinum has posted a near sevenfold increase in half-year earnings as higher metals prices and a surge in output boosted profit. Business Day TV unpacked the performance with company's CEO Natascha Viljoen.
26 Jul 2021 2AM 7 min

BIG questions over how grant will be funded

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced a package of measures to support households and businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, including the reintroduction of a R350 income grant to the poorest citizens between the ages of 18 and 59. Some are calling…
26 Jul 2021 2AM 25 min

The week in review

The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) maintained the repo rate at 3.5%, in line with the median forecast of 18 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. But it looks like the next move is up so start paying off those credit cards. Pick n Pay group chief executive Pieter Boone has…
23 Jul 2021 2AM 25 min

SAMPRA takes SABC to court

The South African Music Performance Rights Association is not in tune with the SABC. It’s accused the public broadcaster of not paying artists their royalties, and so in an attempt to get the monies owed to artists, SAMPRA is taking the SABC to court. Business Day TV caught up with…
23 Jul 2021 2AM 6 min

Strategies to help South Africa bounce back

South Africa’s economy is under pressure and Colin Coleman, former partner at Goldman Sachs, believes a three-pronged approach will help the country bounce back. The plan calls for, among others, an economic stimulus package targeting the unemployed and small businesses. Alishia Seckam spoke to Colin for more detail.
22 Jul 2021 2AM 8 min

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 3.5%

The Reserve Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a record low of 3.5% to support the economy as it battles to recover from the impact of Covid-19. Alishia Seckam unpacked the decision with Lullu Krugel, Chief Economist at PWC .
22 Jul 2021 2AM 5 min

From AI to IA

There is no doubt intelligent automation is here and will shape the future of business. Automation is forcing companies to look at every aspect of their business through a different lens. But just how pervasive it will be is up for debate. Smart Automation can sound like robots taking over…
21 Jul 2021 2AM 25 min

Business discusses SA’s recovery with Ramaphosa

In the wake of last week’s civil unrest, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the business community to discuss recovery efforts. Alishia Seckam spoke to Business Unity SA CEO Cas Coovadia for more detail.
21 Jul 2021 2AM 9 min

Can SA afford a new social relief grant?

Government has conceded that last week's civil unrest could have been driven by poverty and in response to this, the state is considering a new social relief grant. But given the current strain on the fiscus, can SA afford this Alishia Seckam spoke to Duma Gqubule, Founding Director of the…
21 Jul 2021 2AM 5 min

Will SARB keep rates unchanged?

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates at a five decade low at its next interest rate meeting, and its tone will be watched closely as central banks globally hint at tighter monetary policy. Alishia Seckam spoke to RMB's SA economist Siobhan Redford, for more detail.
20 Jul 2021 2AM 3 min

Vukile's mall recovery plans

Vukile Property Fund has shared that four of its Gauteng malls and two of its KwaZulu-Natal operations were damaged during last week’s unrest. Alishia Seckam spoke to CEO Laurence Rapp, on the impact on operations, as well as Vukile’s recovery plans.
20 Jul 2021 2AM 8 min

Can Sasria honour all looting, protest claims?

Sasria is South Africa’s sole insurer covering risks such as civil unrest, public disorder, strikes, riots and terrorism. The cost of last week’s damage to retailers and retail properties is estimated at over R20 billion, and Sasria is expected to foot a large chunk of the bill. Alishia Seckam spoke…
20 Jul 2021 2AM 7 min

Indlulamithi scenarios

South Africa continues to slide further towards a Gwara Gwara scenario - a future that envisions a demoralised land of disorder and decay, with social cohesion in steep decline, by 2030. This is according to the latest Indlulamithi Barometer, which each year strives to look above the trees lie the…
20 Jul 2021 2AM 26 min

Mine violence hampers production, investment

Violence in the mining sector is taking its toll on the industry and has seen miners calling for the establishment of a specialised police unit to protect the sector, as attacks and invasions hamper production and investment opportunities. Alishia Seckam spoke to Thabo Mokoena, DG of the Department of Mineral…
19 Jul 2021 2AM 16 min

What kind of impact has the riots had on the vehicle market?

South Africa’s new vehicle market has been steadily gaining ground after the coronavirus pandemic weighed on the industry, but will the recent civil unrest that shuttered operations put the brakes on that recovery? Business Day TV discussed this in detail with the MD of Nissan SA, Mike Whitfield.
19 Jul 2021 2AM 4 min

Riots and looting weigh on Dis-chem

The unrest that has gripped South Africa has impacted many businesses, and Dis-chem was not left unscathed. The retail pharmacy stopped Covid-19 testing, administrating vaccines and has shut down over 30 stores. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam caught up with its MD, Lynette Saltzman for more detail.
16 Jul 2021 2AM 6 min
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