Bizskoops - 20 March 2025

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On the show today …
# We hear from Chris Hattingh of the Center for Risk Analysis about Volkswagen Group Africa that says it becomes more and more difficult to do business in South Africa
# February's inflation remains unchanged from January
# The economist Waldo Krugell talks about how the economy is doing and tomorrow's interest rate decision.
# In international business news… Irish exports to the U.S. continue to surge ahead before possible trade barriers starting next month
# In investment-news…. The insurer Old Mutual reports a 20 percent increase in headline earnings.
And, we also chat with doctor Jaisheila Rajput of the organisation Tomorrow Matters Now.
20 Mar English South Africa Business News · Business

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