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3,907 Episodes
920 – 940

Investment themes that will drive markets in 2023

The JSE ended 2022 strong and analysts expect things to get even better in 2023, as they bank on emerging markets over developed markets. Business Day TV caught up with John Morris, South Africa Investment Strategist at Bank of America, for his market outlook.
19 Jan 2023 12PM 9 min

Are cryptocurrencies poised to recover in 2023?

The crypto market took a knock in 2022. Bitcoin shed over 60% of its value, as the market was rocked by macroeconomic issues like rising inflation and high interest rates as well as the collapse of FTX. Business Day TV spoke to Luno’s General Manager for Africa Marius Reitz, and…
19 Jan 2023 11AM 7 min

Power cuts take a toll on poultry industry

The poultry sector, which is yet to fully heal from pandemic-caused wounds, is now taking a fresh beating from persistent power outages. Business Day TV caught up with Izaak Breitenbach, Head of the SA Poultry Association's broiler board for more detail.
18 Jan 2023 11AM 11 min

Reopening of Chinese borders set to boost commodities

Commodity prices are on the up, largely due to optimism around China, with analysts expecting demand to improve as the world's second largest economy opens its borders. Business Day TV spoke to Investment analyst at Anchor Capital, Seleho Tsatsi for more insight.
18 Jan 2023 11AM 7 min

Is South Africa still an investment destination of choice?

BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso urges South African delegates to reinforce that the country is still a safe place for investment at the WEF, despite the economic predicament the country finds itself in. She joined Business Day TV to discuss South Africa's investment case.
17 Jan 2023 1PM 12 min

China’s GDP slows in 2022

Growth in China’s economy slowed to 3% in 2022, as Covid-19 related restrictions as well as a slump in its property market weighed. Business Day TV unpacked the print with Prescient Investment Management’s Liang Du.
17 Jan 2023 12PM 7 min

South African bonds remain in favour

The local bond market is proving to be resilient. Foreign investors are still seeing value in bonds, despite local issues like load-shedding weighing on South Africa’s economy. Business Day TV caught up with RMB's Michelle Wohlberg for her analysis of South African bonds.
17 Jan 2023 11AM 4 min

Treasury weighs $1bn World Bank loan

The South African government is in talks with the World Bank on a fresh $1bn loan. Business Day TV spoke to AlexForbes economist, Murendeni Nengovhela for his take on the move.
16 Jan 2023 12PM 7 min

Inflation cools in November

Consumer prices have slowed, easing to 7.4% year on year in November. This however is still above the Sarb's target range of 3-6% Business Day TV unpacked the data with RMB Economist, Siobhan Redford.
14 Dec 2022 10AM 7 min

MPs throw Ramaphosa a lifeline, at what cost?

President Ramaphosa is still in the running to be re-elected as ANC president. This thanks to ANC MPs heeding the call to toe the party line with regards to voting against the adoption of the Phala Phala report saving him from an impeachment process ahead of the 55th national elective…
14 Dec 2022 9AM 7 min

Commercial LNG becomes a reality for South Africa

In a move that could strengthen energy security in South Africa, Renergen has started delivering liquefied natural gas. This is the first domestically produced, commercial LNG from Phase 1 of its Virginia gas project. Business Day TV spoke to the company's CEO, Stefano Marani for more of the detail.
8 Dec 2022 12PM 7 min

Power outages hit SA, threatening economy and Christmas

South Africa's economy is reeling under the most severe electricity blackouts, with analysts saying there is a high likelihood that the country will be forced into stage 7 load shedding before the weekend. Energy Analyst, Ted Blom joins Business Day TV to make sense of South Africa's power crisis.
7 Dec 2022 11AM 8 min

Rising interest rates continue to weigh on housing market

Annual house price growth is slowing down, this comes consumers contend with rising interest rates and hot inflation, further weighing on South African’s spending power. This has resulted to many prospective homeowners opting to rent rather than buy. Business Day TV spoke to Senior Economist at FNB, Siphamandla Mkhwanazi for…
7 Dec 2022 11AM 7 min

South Africa’s economy grows in Q3

South Africa’s economy has expanded, growing by 1.6% in the third quarter. The positive data was mainly driven by gains from the agricultural and mining sectors. Business Day TV spoke to AlexForbes Economist, Khanyisa Phika for more of the detail.
6 Dec 2022 12PM 8 min

Rand stages a rebound

Upbeat GDP data has given the rand a boost but traders are still concerned – keeping an eye on how the Phala Phala scandal plays out. Business Day TV caught up with RMB Fixed Income and Currency Analyst, Kim Silberman for a closer look at the currency scene.
6 Dec 2022 11AM 7 min

How Nampak plans to strengthen its balance sheet

Nampak has been hit by a triple whammy - forex losses, higher interest rates and increased impairments. Business Day TV spoke to the group's CEO, Erik Smuts to find out how the firm is managing this and strengthening its balance sheet.
5 Dec 2022 11AM 8 min
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