Bizskoops (English)

On this week’s Bizskoops, economist Professor Waldo Krugell explains how global shocks and geopolitical flashpoints, from trade tensions to military interventions, can filter through to South Africa’s growth, inflation, currency, and investment climate. This follows Pretoria’s strong condemnation of the recent US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Chris Hattingh from the Cent...

Catch the latest skoop on this week’s Bizskoops! ​On this week’s Bizskoops, we focus on Africa’s green transition with a special focus on the 2026 Africa’s Green Economy Summit in Cape Town, a deal-driven platform connecting global capital with African opportunities in renewable energy, green mobility, water and waste, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, the blue economy and climate tech. Sa...

On this week’s Bizskoops, we unpack shifting public sentiment on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, as a recent South African Reconciliation Barometer survey shows that most South Africans oppose the ANC’s current BEE policies, with Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis sharing his perspective. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell returns to discuss South Africa’s online gambling prob...

On this week’s Bizskoops, we dive into pressing economic issues and emerging trends shaping South Africa and the world. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the ongoing challenges of online gambling and its broader impacts. On the investment front, Todd Micklethwaite, Executive Head at Sanlam Alternative Investments, shares strategic priorities driving the green economy ahead of next year’s...

Are you ready for the latest skoop on this week's Bizskoops? On this week's Bizskoops, we explored key economic trends shaping Africa and South Africa’s unique position. We began with insights from Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis, who shared his views on why South Africa’s growth outlook remains subdued compared to its African peers, despite its strong potential. Economist Waldo Kru...

On the show today … # South Africa may soon introduce new tax on online gambling # Government is moving ahead with a new Butterfly Strategy to diversify trade The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of Black Friday # In international business news… Canada’s Prime Minister is in no hurry to resume stalled trade talks with the United States # In investment-news… We take a look at globa...

On the show today … # South Africa’s credit ratings saw a significant positive development last week # Inflation is up zero-point-one percent month-on-month # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about good news in terms of the country's economy this past week # In international business news… Judge rules Meta did not break antitrust laws when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp # In investment-news… Pi...

On the show today … # We focus on this afternoon’s medium term budget statement # Statistics South Africa reported an improvement in the country’s unemployment rate The economist Waldo Krugell talks about this afternoon’s budget # In international business news… Asian equities saw significant foreign outflows in the first week of this month # In investment-news… AngloGold reported bumper earnings...

On the show today … # South Africa could receive a credit rating upgrade from S&P # The Chinese automaker Changan has officially entered the South African market # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about why it is such good news that South Africa was removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list # In international business news… Asian stocks plunged this morning # In investment-news… Cell...

On the show today … # South Africa will need trillions to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy # The National Department of Health has proposed funding options to establish the National Health Insurance # In international business news… Amazon Web Services will invest at least five billion dollars in South Korea by 2031 And, we focus on the International Commodity Summit 2025 taki...

On the show today … # Inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target range # The average standard of living in South Africa is projected to fall further # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about spending your money on experiences # In international business news… The USA and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement # In investment-news… The Foschini Group’s share price tumbled more than...

On the show today … # Moody’s Ratings expects South Africa’s economy to grow # The declining US dollar is currently benefitting the South African Rand The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the current Gold bull run # In international business news… China wants to boost high-tech manufacturing # In investment-news… Investors are urged to take greater risks by backing small and mid-cap compan...

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...

On the show today … # The South African Revenue Service is falling short of its goal to collect extra revenue this year # South Africa’s negative consumer confidence is a concern # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the recent consumer confidence figures # In international business news… The US federal government has shut down # We talk about Africa's mineral wealth And, we’ll check in w...

On the show today … # The Annual consumer price inflation falls slightly in August # The South Africa’s car sector faces growing challenges The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the GDP figures that were release last week # In international business news… Microsoft is set to invest in the United Kingdom’s Artificial Intelligence sector # In investment-news… Shares in the food producer Libstar ju...

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed support for the incoming state-owned Postbank # South Africa’ GDP surprised on the upside # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of sport # In international business news… A federal judge has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor # In investment-news… Remgro expects a signifi...

On the show today … # There are still roadblocks preventing the rand from reaching its fair value # Factory activity in South Africa slipped back into contraction in August # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the affordability of government debt # In international business news… There are signs of stronger economic ties between Russia, China and India # In investment-news… A multi-asset brok...

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 str...

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index for July is up to three-point-five percent # Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis talks about the country’s unemployment crisis # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the export support package in reaction to the 30 percent USA trade tariffs # In international business news… we take a closer look at the USA economy # In investment-news… H...

On the show today … # South Africa’s trade department has proposed new regulations to help exporters cope with the 30 percent US tariffs # South Africa is facing a wave of international companies downsizing or exiting the country # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about various indicators and the national dialogue # In international business news… UK companies gain access to India’s government pr...

On the show today … # Markets are jittery over rift between the Reserve Bank and minister Godongwana on Inflation Target # The JSE is considering introducing 24-hour trading The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the need for policy coordination # In international business news… Critics warn about the impact of a 100 percent tariff on import of Russian oil # In investment-news… Pick n Pay is...

On the show today … # The IMF's July World Economic Outlook is more positive about global growth, but not for South Africa # Several important conclusions can be drawn from the tug of war over the budget this year # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about tomorrow afternoon’s repo rate decision # In international business news… A USA billionaire welcomes US plans to impose a 50 percent tariff on c...

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index increases to three percent # South Africa may face interest rate increases in the future # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about international and local economic indicators influencing the prospects of the South African economy # In international business news… The United States has reached trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia...

On the show today … # The Reserve Bank governor warns that global trade tensions are affecting South Africa’s inflation outlook # Economists have revised South Africa’s economic growth forecasts # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about positive and negative sentiment about the country’s economy # In international business news… China’s economic growth slows # In investment-news… The shrinking num...

On the show today … # Foreign investors have sold billions worth of South African equities in the past four weeks # Minister Godongwana has rejected calls for a wealth tax or an apartheid-era redress tax. The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the impact of the US tariffs on the South African economy # In international business news… President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent import tax on...