Newskoop Bizskoops (English Version)

Bizskoops (English Version)

Bizskoops, presented by Barry Mare, offers an inside look at local and global business developments. We bring you in-depth interviews with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing their strategies and stories for success. The former President of the Economic Association of South Africa and lecturer attached to the North-West University's business school, Prof. Waldo Krugell, gives a weekly overview of the state of the economy. Stay up-to-date with Bizskoops – for a comprehensive business perspective.
Weekly English South Africa Business News · Business
57 Episodes
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Bizskoops - 14 August 2025

On the show today … # South Africa’s trade department has proposed new regulations to help exporters cope with the 30 percent US tariffs # South Africa is facing a wave of international companies downsizing or exiting the country # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about various indicators and the…
14 Aug 8 min

Bizskoops - 7 August 2025

On the show today … # Markets are jittery over rift between the Reserve Bank and minister Godongwana on Inflation Target # The JSE is considering introducing 24-hour trading The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the need for policy coordination # In international business news… Critics warn about the…
8 Aug 8 min

Bizskoops - 31 July 2025

On the show today … # The IMF's July World Economic Outlook is more positive about global growth, but not for South Africa # Several important conclusions can be drawn from the tug of war over the budget this year # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about tomorrow afternoon’s repo…
31 Jul 10 min

Bizskoops - 24 July 2025

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index increases to three percent # South Africa may face interest rate increases in the future # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about international and local economic indicators influencing the prospects of the South African economy # In international business news…
25 Jul 9 min

Bizskoops - 17 July 2025

On the show today … # The Reserve Bank governor warns that global trade tensions are affecting South Africa’s inflation outlook # Economists have revised South Africa’s economic growth forecasts # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about positive and negative sentiment about the country’s economy # In international business news…
18 Jul 9 min

Bizskoops - 10 July 2025

On the show today … # Foreign investors have sold billions worth of South African equities in the past four weeks # Minister Godongwana has rejected calls for a wealth tax or an apartheid-era redress tax. The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the impact of the US tariffs on the…
10 Jul 8 min

Bizskoops - 03 July 2025

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…
4 Jul 9 min

Bizskoops - 26 June 2025

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…
26 Jun 8 min

Bizskoops - 19 June 2025

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…
19 Jun 9 min

Bizskoops - 12 June 2025

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…
13 Jun 9 min

Bizskoops - 04 June 2025

# 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…
5 Jun 8 min

Bizskoops - 29 May 2025

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…
29 May 8 min

Bizskoops - 22 May 2025

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…
22 May 8 min

Bizskoops - 15 May 2025

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…
15 May 9 min

Bizskoops - 08 May 2025

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…
8 May 10 min

Bizskoops - 01 May 2025

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…
1 May 9 min

Bizskoops - 24 April 2025

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…
24 Apr 10 min

Bizskoops - 17 April 2025

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…
22 Apr 8 min

Bizskoops - 09 April 2025

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…
11 Apr 9 min

Bizskoops - 03 April 2025

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 #…
3 Apr 9 min
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