Bizskoops - 31 July 2025

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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 rate decision
# In international business news… A USA billionaire welcomes US plans to impose a 50 percent tariff on copper imports
# In investment-news… Kumba Iron Ore has reported a four percent drop in revenue
And, we talk to the Head of ESG and Impact at Sanlam Investments, Teboho Makhabane about Africa’s blue economy
31 Jul English South Africa Business News · Business

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