Bizskoops - 28 August 2025

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On the show today …
# South Africa remains Africa’s largest wealth market
# South Africa’s rail sector is entering a new era
# The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the current state of the US economy
# In international business news… Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on India have now taken effect
# In investment-news… Acsa reported a record net profit
And, we talk to a leadership coach and strategist at the business leadership programme ABL on how entrepreneurs and business owners should really lead their businesses
28 Aug 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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