Bizskoops - 9 October 2025

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On the show today …
# President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed the establishment of an Economic War Room in the Presidency
# Policy uncertainty in South Africa has reached a record high
# The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about economic indicators and the so-called Second China Shock
# In international business news… The price of gold hit a record high
# In investment-news… Bidcorp remains a strong, reliable investment on the JSE
And, we are joined by the founder and CEO of Just Green Strategies, Aradhna Pandarum.
She will participate in the International Commodity Summit 2025 - one of the top mining, energy and agriculture events in South Africa taking place from 17 to 20 November.
9 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business News · Business

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