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Listen! Unpacking Vodacom's interim results

Vodacom has reported a drop in its interim operating profit as it's had to shoulder the start-up losses of its operations in Ethiopia but the mobile phone operator says its investments there will pay off. Business Day TV spoke to the firm's CEO Shameel Joosub for more detail.

13 Nov 2023 7AM 9 min

Listen! Africa's entertainment & media industry poised for growth

Revenue from South Africa, Kenya and Ghana’s entertainment industry is projected to grow at a 5.5% compound growth annual rate between now and 2027. That’s according to PwC’s latest Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023–2027 report. The company’s Africa Entertainment and Media Leader, Alinah Motaung joined Business Day TV for…

10 Nov 2023 7AM 6 min

Listen! JSC explains lack of recommendations for Supreme Court of Appeal posts

The Judicial Service Commission has come under fire for not appointing qualified candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal seats. The JSC sought to recommend candidates to fill judicial vacancies at the SCA, the Gauteng High Court, the labour court and others but it has only recommended two names for the…

10 Nov 2023 7AM 8 min

Crypto chat - 09 Nov 2023

Business Day TV speaks to Tarris Arnold, Business Development Manager at Luno, about the activity playing out in the crypto scene.

9 Nov 2023 12PM 5 min

Listen! Ford bets on South Africa

Ford is investing over R5 billion at its Silverton plant in South Africa. The funds will go towards building the country's first ever plug-in electric hybrid Ranger. Business Day TV caught up with the President for Africa at Ford Moter Company, Neale Hill for further insight on these plans

9 Nov 2023 11AM 7 min

The Big Idea - 2023 AGOA forum

We unpack the aftermath of the 2023 AGOA forum, delving into the possibility of an improved AGOA from the U.S. We explore the impact on both the U.S. and Africa, touching on issues like human rights and geopolitical intricacies. Dr. Gideon Chitanga from Wits University's African Centre for the Study…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 10 min

Listen! Ghana's cost-of-living and debt crisis

Roughly a month post protests in Ghana against the cost-of-living crisis, inflation has eased to a year low of 38%. The West African nation has also reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of a $3 billion loan programme paving the way for a disbursement of $600 million. Leeuwner…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 9 min

Listen! Kholeka Gcaleka: carrying the weight of a nation's expectations

The Public Protector House in Pretoria, marked by remnants of Busisiwe Mkhwebane's controversial tenure, reflects a tumultuous past. As Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka steps in, questions arise about her alignment with predecessors Thuli Madonsela or Mkhwebane. The youngest in the position, Gcaleka faces scrutiny over her political journey and proposed office…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 8 min

Listen! Sappi posts lower annual profit

Tough trading conditions and an underwhelming Chinese recovery have weighed on Sappi. In this environment the paper and packaging group posted a near 62% decline in headline earnings per share but its maintained its dividend at 15 cents. Business Day TV unpacked the results in greater detail with company's CEO,…

9 Nov 2023 8AM 7 min

Listen! Trends playing out in bonds and ETF market

Monetary policy has tuned investor sentiment, leading to various sharp movements in ETF and the bond markets. Business Day TV spoke to Kelin Pottier, Solution Strategist at 10X Investments, for more detail on the investment trends being observed.

8 Nov 2023 11AM 6 min

Listen! Lesaka delivers improved Q1 performance

Lesaka Technologies has delivered an improved first quarter performance. The firm has posted a 19% rise in revenue and managed to narrow its net loss by 42% to R105 million. This was boosted by its fintech business. Business Day TV spoke to CEO Chris Meyer for more insight.

8 Nov 2023 11AM 6 min

Listen! MTN to leave Afghanistan before end of year

MTN is planning to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year as part of its larger strategy to withdraw from the Middle East area, which includes countries like Syria, Yemen, and Iran. Afghanistan represented 2% of MTN's customer base, and there are ongoing discussions regarding the possibility of exiting…

8 Nov 2023 9AM 7 min

Listen! Tech’s role in driving sustainability in Africa

As the world’s second most populous continent, Africa’s adoption of digital technologies has been hailed as robust with the potential to drive economic growth and sustainability. Business Day TV spoke to Ciara McDonald Hefferman, Conference Producer for the Africa Tech Festival for more insight into tech’s role in driving sustainability…

8 Nov 2023 8AM 5 min

Listen! NHI Bill: Section 33 in focus

Public hearings on the NHI Bill have been concluded. Medical aid schemes are still unhappy about Section 33 of the legislation which excludes the schemes. Business Day TV spoke to Alex van den Heever, Health Care Governance Expert from Wits University for his take on Section 33 of the Bill.

8 Nov 2023 8AM 9 min

Listen! Rand reaches three- month high

The rand has remained steady and hit a three-month high in November, as investors turned back to riskier assets after the Fed kept rates unchanged. Business Day TV unpacked the moves playing out in the currency scene with RMB's Forex sales trader, Keenan Moses.

7 Nov 2023 10AM 7 min

Listen! Q3 Gold Trends

According to the World Gold Council, gold demand has reached a new record in the third quarter, largely driven by central bank buying. John Reade, the World Gold Council’s Chief Market Strategist joined Business Day TV with more detail on the findings of the third quarter gold trends demand report.

3 Nov 2023 8AM 9 min

Listen! Will the ANC boot out the mayoral system?

The ANC is contemplating a significant shift in how local government operates, moving towards a more collaborative leadership approach. This decision coincides with the ANC's intention to end its partnership with the EFF, which has sparked worries among both investors and opposition party members. Business Day TV unpacked this political…

3 Nov 2023 8AM 4 min

Listen! AGOA developments with Standard bank

Business Day TV has been keeping track of the 20th US-SSA Agoa Forum. Philip Myburgh, Head of Trade, Business and Commercial Banking joined the channel with insight into the themes dominating conversations to fast-track trade between the regions.

3 Nov 2023 8AM 7 min

Big Idea - MTBPS: examining key challenges & SA's economic outlook

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement has shed light on the critical fiscal challenges facing South Africa and the latest budget data paints a grim picture, due to a significant underperformance in revenue collections and soaring expenditure projections for 2023/24. Business Day TV unpacked the fiscal issues, and analysed their potential…

2 Nov 2023 10AM 18 min

Listen! Karpowership passes regulatory milestone

Karpowership SA has received environmental authorisation from South Africa's government to proceed with plans to moor floating gas power ships in the port of Richards Bay. The approval means the firm can kick-start the process of providing the economy with 1.2 gigawatts of much-needed electricity. Business Day TV spoke to…

2 Nov 2023 10AM 7 min