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On the show today … # Economists expect the South African Reserve Bank to be more cautious with regards to a cut in the interest rate # South Africa may need to revise its trade agreement with the US # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the country’s unemployment rate # In international business news… US president Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill has narrowly passed in the US Sen...

On the show today … # Average earnings in South Africa have managed to outpace inflation # The South African government has secured a one-point-five billion dollar loan from the World Bank # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about inclusive economic growth # In international business news… Google may soon face regulatory changes in the UK # In investment-news… Investor confidence in Naspers and Pr...

On the show today … # South Africa is facing a retirement savings crisis # The Annual Consumer Price Inflation remains unchanged # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economy that doesn't react well to neither trade nor real wars # In international business news… The UK and US sign new trade deal that brings some relief # In investment-news…. Sasol’s, share price has grown more than 80 per...

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 increas...

# South Africa's economy showed only slight movement at the start of the year # President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African businesses to offer further opportunities to young people # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the planned national dialogue and what needs to be discussed in terms of the country's economy. # In international business news… US President Donald Trump has signed an...

On the show today … # The proposed new policy guidelines for the information communications technology sector is not limited to Starlink # Far too many South African households still experience food insecurity # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about tomorrow’s expected interest rate announcement. # In international business news… The holding company of the online shopping platform Temu is taking...

On the show today … # We take a look at this afternoon’s budget speech # The annual consumer price inflation for April shows a marginal increase # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the budget. # In international business news… Elon Musk says he plans to scale back his political donations # In investment-news…. Sasol’s shares surged over 12 percent yesterday And, we’ll check in with Chri...

On the show today … # Bank of America says South Africa’s upcoming budget will be a key indicator of political stability rather than just financial health # South Africa’s unemployment goes up to 32-point-nine percent # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about phase two of Operation VuliNdlela which was launched last week # In international business news… Donald Trump committed to lifting all...

On the show today … # The private healthcare sector has won the first round in its legal battle against the NHI # South Africa’s economic outlook has worsened, with two agencies cutting their 2025 growth forecasts for the country # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the danger of uncertainty within the global and local economy # In international business news… The UK and India have struc...

On the show today … # Parliament says it will meet the deadlines for the adoption of the 2025 fiscal framework and revenue proposals # Chery will introduce 19 new energy vehicles in South Africa throughout this year. # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about what we can expect when the minister tables his new budget # In international business news… BP may be forced to cut or even scrap its s...

On the show today … # Maize prices skyrocketed by 15% yesterday # SA’s plummeting mining output is expected to hit the country’s GDP # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the recent capital flight from the USA economy. # In international business news… BP may be forced to cut or even scrap its share buyback programmes over the next year unless oil prices recover. # In investment-news…. A...

On the show today … # The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) has predicted one-point-seven percent growth for the local economy this year # The United Transport Union (Untu) has started balloting workers at Transnet to consider going on strike. # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the Rand’s tumultuous week. # In international business news… Biden criticises the Trump administration’s welfare...

On the show today … # Reserve may keep interest rates the same # Provinces have lost billions to National Treasury in unspent funds meant for infrastructure development # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about reviewed government spending # In International News… A full-on trade war started between the US and China # In investment-news… Cashbuild targets higher income market segment And, we also...

On the show today … # A unit of Absa plans to open a representative office in Dubai next year # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about policy and economic uncertainty # In international business news… The Conservative USA TV network Newsmax has seen an extraordinary stock market surge # In investment-news….. The ICT group iOCO has turned a profice for the first time in three years And, we also ch...

On the show today … # The South African economy added another 12-thousand jobs in the fourth quarter of 2024 # Experts question the constitutionality of a VAT increase # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the inflation rate, the interest rate and exchange rate # In international business news… The Chinese electric vehicle giant B.Y.D has overtaken Tesla in annual revenue for 2024 # In investm...

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 t...

We have a very special show for you today. # First up, we take a look at the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech. # Economist, Professor Waldo Krugell, will also give us his feedback on the delayed speech. # After that we’ll dive into the second Cape Winelands Knowledge Sharing festival that took place in Paarl earlier this week. The event focussed almost exclusively on addressin...

On the show today … # The National Health Insurance court case is underway # We talk to Chris Hatting of the Centre of Risk Analysis about the South African G20 presidency # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the impact of president Donald Trump trade tariffs on our local economy # In international business news… Stock markets in the USA have plunged for a second day yesterday # In investment...