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840 – 860

Motor industry alarmed by SA's lack of electric vehicle policy

According to Business Day, the automotive industry is not impressed with government's failure to present a policy that would encourage the local manufacturing of new energy vehicles (NEVs). David Furlonger, Editor-at-large for Financial Mail, spoke to Business Day TV about the concerns of the motor industry.
1 Mar 2023 8AM 10 min

Tackling youth unemployment in SA

South Africa's unemployment rate fell slightly in the fourth quarter and declined to 32.7% from 32.9% previously, supported by gains in the finance sector, along with private households. The level of youth unemployment, which is sitting it at just over 43%, remains a concern, as that age group accounts for…
28 Feb 2023 12PM 8 min

Treasury beefs up infrastructure spend

South Africa's government is accelerating its infrastructure spend for the next three years, with up to R903 billion allocated to improve roads, water supply, and to ensure that the country has high-speed internet. Business Day TV spoke to Sindisiwe Mosoeu, Infrastructure Finance Transactor at RMB, for more insight on these…
28 Feb 2023 12PM 6 min

SA's unemployment rate edges lower in Q4

South Africa’s official unemployment rate edged lower during the fourth quarter, and decreased by 0.2 of a percentage point to 32.7%. The change reflects the addition of 169 thousand jobs to the country's workforce. Business Day TV unpacked the print in greater detail with Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib.
28 Feb 2023 9AM 7 min

How Eskom Crippled Kusile

An internal Eskom report shed light on how bosses at Megawatt Park gave verbal instructions to return a unit at Kusile to full capacity service, despite the failure of a critical component, which is costing the country more than two stages of load-shedding. Sabelo Skiti, Investigative Journalist for Sunday Times,…
28 Feb 2023 9AM 8 min

South African banks take a knock after greylisting

Sentiment around South African banks soured slightly after the country was greylisted. Business Day TV caught up with Daniel Masvosvere, Senior equity analyst, for a look at whether this will have a longer-term impact on banks.
27 Feb 2023 12PM 7 min

SA faces three-year slog to get off greylist

The Financial Action Task Force has put SA on its grey list. According to Business Day, the nation is likely to face a three-year slog, in order to get itself removed from this global list of 25 countries deemed to have inadequate anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing controls. The greylisting…
27 Feb 2023 7AM 6 min

How does Eskom plan to keep the lights on?

Treasury will be helping Eskom keep the lights on, after agreeing to take on more than half of the power utility's debt. This will help Eskom build on its operations and strengthen its balance sheet. Business Day TV caught up with Eskom's Chair Mpho Makwana and he shared more insight…
23 Feb 2023 12PM 32 min

Rand faces mounting pressure

The local unit has lost most of its recent gains, remaining above R18 to the dollar. This comes as a greylisting announcement continues to weigh on sentiment. Business Day TV discussed the moves playing out in the currency space with RMB's Client Strategist, John Cairns.
23 Feb 2023 11AM 4 min

Discovery withholds dividend again

Discovery has decided to keep cash on hand and has withheld its interim dividend, despite recording a 30% jump in normalised earnings. Business Day TV unpacked the numbers in greater detail with CEO Adrian Gore.
23 Feb 2023 10AM 7 min

How To Live Without Eskom

South Africa is battling the longest and most intense power cuts in its history. The Financial Mail reports that South Africans can't live without a functional Eskom. Business Day TV spoke to Financial Mail's Editor, Rob Rose, to unpack how close you can get to going off-grid in your home.
23 Feb 2023 8AM 7 min

Tax experts decode tax implications from the 2023 Budget

A panel of experts joined Business Day TV to discuss the tax implications from the 2023 national budget delivered by finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Experts include Khanyisa Cingo - Ngandu, Head Of Tax at SNG Grant Thornton, Osman Mollagee, Partner from PwC; Judge Dennis Davis, chair of the Davis Tax…
22 Feb 2023 12PM 18 min

How Budget 2023 affects your pocket

Business Day TV spoke to Tony Davey, Chartered Tax Advisor and Advocate at Tony Davey & Associates and Phillip Joubert, Manager at SAIPA for insight into how decision in the 2023 national budget could affect your finances.
22 Feb 2023 11AM 24 min

Business reacts to Budget 2023

A national budget tabled against the backdrop of intensified power cuts, high inflation and interest rates. Business Day TV spoke to Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership SA and Mike Brown, CEO of Nedbank for their take on how business is digesting what has been tabled in the current climate.
22 Feb 2023 10AM 24 min

Post budget analysis

Business Day TV unpacks finance minister Enoch Godongwana's 2023 budget with Colin Coleman, Co-Chairman: Youth Employment Service, Lumkile Mondi from Wits University, Peter Attard Montalto of Intellidex and Development Economist at the Stellenbosch Business School, Nthabiseng Moleko.
22 Feb 2023 10AM 51 min

Bidcorp benefits from recovery in hospitality sector, but warns of challe

Bidcorp has released results for the half year ended December 2022. The South African food services company reported a 45.5% jump in half-year earnings, benefiting from resurgent demand across the hospitality sector. Net revenue rose 28.1% to R91.8 billion but Bidcorp said operating conditions are likely to remain volatile with…
22 Feb 2023 7AM 8 min

Super Group thrives in tough times

JSE-listed Super Group says it managed to navigate a global slowdown and intense power cuts in South Africa, by delivering double-digit interim revenues and profits for the six months to end December 2022. Group CEO, Peter Mountford joined Business Day TV to unpack the performance.
21 Feb 2023 11AM 7 min

Sasol resumes interim dividend

Sasol has reinstated its half-year dividend. The firm has dished out a payout of R7 per share, despite reporting mixed results, where earnings before interest and tax remained in line with the prior period at R24.2 billion. Business Day TV spoke to the company's CEO, Fleetwood Grobler for more detail…
21 Feb 2023 10AM 8 min
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