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Ellies shines light on new business model for solar products

South Africans are looking for alternative energy sources as load-shedding reaches record levels and Ellies could benefit from this as it refines its product mix to meet demand. Business Day TV spoke to Business Writer for Business Day, Mudiwa Gavaza, about Ellies' plans to lure customers.

13 Feb 2023 8AM 8 min

Proteas host first Women's World Cup in Africa

All eyes are on the Proteas women's team, as the first host of The ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Africa. Business Day TV unpacked the build-up to the tournament with Stuart Hess, Sports Reporter for Sunday Times.

10 Feb 2023 9AM 5 min

President Ramaphosa prepares to deliver SONA

All eyes are on President Cyril Ramaphosa as he gears up to deliver his annual State of the Nation address. Business Day TV caught up with Development Economist at Stellenbosch Business School, Nthabiseng Moleko and she shared her expectations ahead of the address.

9 Feb 2023 11AM 8 min

Addressing the 'real State of the Nation'

President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address is set to take place as South Africans facing multiple socio-economic issues. The Financial Mail team profiled some districts and were exposed to a reality that contradicts the progress espoused by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Business Day TV spoke to Financial Mail's, Jaco…

9 Feb 2023 7AM 10 min

Copper 360 sets sights on JSE listing

Amid a listing exodus, emerging miner Copper 360 is set to join the AltX board by the end of the month. Business Day TV spoke to the company's CEO Jan Nelson, for more insight on its plans.

8 Feb 2023 11AM 6 min

The investment case for Africa's mining sector

Headwinds in the mining industry are coming to the fore with the Investing in African Mining Indaba entering its third day. Despite headwinds, mining companies like Thungela Resources remain optimistic about the industry's prospects. July Ndlovu, CEO of Thungela Resources joined Business Day TV to discuss the future of coal…

8 Feb 2023 10AM 7 min

Cabinet reshuffle delayed until after State of the Nation Address

President Cyril Ramaphosa has delayed a cabinet shakeup, reportedly due to concerns that the reshuffle might overshadow the State of The Nation Address. Business Day TV spoke to Sowetan's Politics Editor, Fikile Moya, about his expectations for SONA, as well as his views of the delayed cabinet reshuffle.

8 Feb 2023 8AM 7 min

BUSA urges Ramaphosa to pick better ministers

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, and urged the Head of State to use the upcoming cabinet reshuffle to improve the performance of a government that has been slow to deliver on promises of economic reform. BUSA CEO, Cas Coovadia joined Business Day…

7 Feb 2023 11AM 9 min

Assessing the state of South Africa's economy

All eyes are on President Cyril Ramaphosa, as he is set to deliver the State of the nation address on Thursday. Business Day TV caught up with RMB's Head of Research, Isaah Mhlanga ahead of the address for a look at the state of South Africa's economy.

7 Feb 2023 11AM 5 min

Energy transition to dominate talks at Mining Indaba

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe's opening address at the African Mining Indaba outlined areas of immediate focus in addressing rolling blackouts but it provided scant detail on how that would be achieved. South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, delivered a keynote address to more than seven thousand delegates…

7 Feb 2023 9AM 7 min

AI industry trends

The popularity of ChatGPT has caught investors' attention, with tech firms now looking at investing in AI systems. Business Day TV caught up with Johan Steyn, a Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence advocate, and he unpacked the trends playing out in that space.

6 Feb 2023 12PM 8 min

Should the department of minerals and energy be split into two?

Peter Leon, partner and Africa chair at international law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills is calling for the uncoupling of the Department of Minerals and Energy, so that a new Minister of Energy can "fast track the changes to ensure that South Africa's energy sector can receive the urgent attention it…

6 Feb 2023 10AM 7 min

Unlocking the future of African mining through clean energy

As the world journeys to net-zero emissions by 2050, a lot of attention is on energy intensive users such as the mining industry which is still largely powered by fossil fuels. Business Day TV spoke to Dom Mills, CEO of SOLA group for his take on unlocking the future of…

6 Feb 2023 9AM 7 min

ANC to appeal court's decision to expose cadre deployment records

The Johannesburg High Court has ordered the ANC to hand over the records of the work of the national cadre deployment committee, within five days. The records relate to the committee's work from January 2013 to January 2021, and according to Sunday Times Live, the order marks a major legal…

6 Feb 2023 9AM 8 min

Digging into Mining Indaba’s agenda

The 2023 Investing in African Mining Indaba is taking place under the theme 'Unlocking African Mining Investment: Stability, Security and Supply'. Business Day TV unpacked the indaba’s agenda with Henk Langenhoven, Chief Economist at the Minerals Council SA.

6 Feb 2023 9AM 8 min

Trade of the week

On Trade of the Week, Unum Hedge Fund Manager, Loyiso Mpeta provides technical analysis of local-based international companies with a focus on Woolworths, Bidcorp and Motus

6 Feb 2023 9AM 14 min

Rand erases Fed gains

Despite the somewhat dovish tone from the Fed, the rand continues to remain volatile. The local unit is trading above the R17 mark to the dollar, as factors like load shedding continue to weigh on sentiment. Business Day TV spoke to RMB's Shehnila Khan for more insight on the moves…

3 Feb 2023 10AM 7 min

Bitcoin rally loses steam

Bitcoin's retreated from its recent rally, with the crypto's price remaining just above the $23,000 mark. Business Day TV discussed the activity playing out on that end with Luno's Christo de Wit.

2 Feb 2023 11AM 4 min

SMEs sector's funding options grow

South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for about 40% of gross domestic product and more than half of private sector jobs but the sector faces a credit gap. Lulalend is looking to help address the SME industry's financing needs, and Business Day TV spoke to the CEO of…

2 Feb 2023 10AM 9 min

Can Tongaat Hulett be saved?

After revelations of R12bn rands' worth of 'artificial sweetener' to its accounts, Tongaat Hullet has seen scandal after scandal. While the group is in the midst of a business rescue process, Gavin Hudson has resigned as CEO and with over 500, 000 people dependent on its survival, Financial Mail's Editor,…

2 Feb 2023 8AM 8 min