Bizskoops - 12 June 2025

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On the show today …
# Manufacturing output fell year-on-year in April, marking the steepest decline in over a year
# An economist urges parents to set the example for their children on how to manage spending and savings
# The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the VAT zero rate debate
# In international business news… Job vacancies in the United Kingdom dropped and their unemployment rate increased
# In investment-news…. Telkom is targeting above-inflation revenue growth
And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Center for Risk Analysis to talk about among others the government of national unity, economic growth and the new Mineral Resources Development Bill
13 Jun 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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