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Business morale remains subdued

Business morale remain subdued with the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index falling to 38 points during the fourth quarter. That’s after a rebound in building confidence offset downbeat morale in the wholesale and retail sectors. Business Day unpacked the print with Chief Economist at RMB, Ettienne le Roux.
23 Nov 2022 11AM 7 min

Financing South Africa’s infrastructure backlog

Momentum in the construction sector seems to be picking up. That's as Infrastructure South Africa confirmed that about 48 projects worth R193 billion are currently being built. Business Day TV spoke to RMB's Siyanda Mflathelwa for more of the detail.
22 Nov 2022 11AM 6 min

Assessing Omnia's half-year performance

Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe has distorted Omnia's results. During the half-year period, headline earnings per share (HEPS) increased by 3% but when the Southern African nation's operations are excluded adjusted HEPS grew 31.9% to 401c, boosted by a 19% jump in revenue. To make sense of the numbers, Business day TV…
22 Nov 2022 11AM 8 min

Cut costs at Eskom to pay for diesel, says Roodt

South Africa's government says it's urgently looking into making funds available for Eskom so that the state electricity utility can buy the diesel it needs to fuel auxiliary power plants and prevent load-shedding from intensifying. Efficient Group chief economist Dawi Roodt believes the state can do this but says that…
22 Nov 2022 10AM 7 min

PPC delivers 'sound performance'

Cement producer PPC has delivered what it calls a 'sound performance' for the six months to end-September as group revenue rose 9% to R4.2bn. This however excludes the group's Zimbabwean operations which have suffered under the weight of hyperinflation. Revenue including Zimbabwe fell 1%. Business Day TV spoke to PPC…
21 Nov 2022 1PM 7 min

Astral Foods almost doubles total dividend

Astral Foods has delivered a surge in profit. During the annual period the poultry producer’s headline earnings per share more than doubled to R27.62. This helped boost Astral’s payout to shareholders, as it declared a total dividend of R13.80, reflecting a rise of 97%. Business Day TV discussed the factors…
21 Nov 2022 1PM 6 min

Netcare records healthy annual performance

Netcare has reported a healthy set of annual results. The private hospital operator recorded a 5.4% rise in total paid patient days as it recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. This further boosted profit, with headline earnings per share rising 20.3%. Business Day TV spoke to CEO, Richard…
21 Nov 2022 1PM 6 min

Life Healthcare lifts its dividend

Life Healthcare has rewarded shareholders with a total dividend worth 40 cents, this despite recording a 4.5% fall in headline earnings per share. Business Day TV caught up with company’s CEO, Peter Wharton-Hood to discuss the factors weighing on its full year performance.
17 Nov 2022 12PM 7 min

Unpacking Britain’s autumn budget

Britain’s finance minister, Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the country's autumn budget, saying that the UK is now officially in a recession. And in an attempt to deal with the current economic situation, Hunt said government would increase taxes and cut down on spending. Business Day TV got some on the…
17 Nov 2022 11AM 6 min

SAB unveils new strategy

South African Breweries is shaking things up, as it unveiled its new strategy which would position the business for future growth opportunities. Business Day TV spoke to SAB’s CEO, Richard Rivett-Carnac for more.
16 Nov 2022 12PM 7 min

Retail sector ends off third quarter on sour note

Retail sales have slip, dipping 0.6% on an annual basis, in September. This was largely due to downbeat performances from retailers in hardware, paint and glass and food, beverages and tobacco. Business Day TV unpacked the print with Chief Economist at Investec, Annabel Bishop.
16 Nov 2022 11AM 5 min

Cost cutting efforts work in Dipula’s favour

Dipula Income Fund has published its results for the year ended August 2022, reporting an increase in revenue of 3% to R1.35 billion. While distributable earnings remained stable at R552 million. Business Day TV caught up with CEO Izak Petersen to discuss the performance in greater detail.
16 Nov 2022 10AM 8 min

Eskom warns of prolonged power cuts

South African’s should prepare for darker times. Eskom has warned of more rounds of power cuts this year, as maintenance issues are set to weigh on the state utilities ability to supply electricity. Business Day TV spoke to Eskom's Chief Operating Officer, Jan Oberholzer for more.
15 Nov 2022 12PM 7 min

Rand trades below R18 mark to dollar

The rand has staged a rebound - trading under the R18 mark to the dollar, further showing signs that it might end the year on a positive note. Business Day TV discussed the factors driving activity in the currency scene with RMB's Client Strategist, John Cairns.
15 Nov 2022 12PM 6 min

Assessing Shoprite’s sustainability targets

COP 27 draws to a close and the world works towards net zero emissions, Shoprite eyes ambitious environmental sustainability targets over the next 3 years. In our newsroom crossing Business Day’s Energy Writer, Denene Erasmus looked into those targets and assessed the group’s plans.
14 Nov 2022 10AM 8 min

Vodacom cuts H1 dividend as profit dips

Vodacom’s interim profit has taken a 9% knock as costs related to its Ethiopia launch bites. As such, the group has also slashed its dividend by 19%. Business Day TV unpacked the results in greater detail with company’s CEO Shameel Joosub.
14 Nov 2022 10AM 8 min

Focus on Africa’s fashion market

Statista Market Forecast projects that Africa’s fashion revenue will grow to $7.73 billion this year. Africa Fashion International is seeing demand pick up and will be opening a second House of Nala store in response. Business Day TV explored the continent’s fashion market in greater detail with Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Founder…
14 Nov 2022 9AM 8 min

What's behind the decline in SA's mining sector?

The annual decline in mining output has persisted for eight months. Mining production decreased by 4,5% in September, with the largest negative contributors being iron ore and gold. Business Day TV caught up with Mining Analyst, Peter Major to discuss what’s behind the decline in the sector.
10 Nov 2022 12PM 7 min
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