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How Nedbank is is keeping up to date with the latest technology

In this episode of the Future of Business with Nedbank CIB, we talk corporate innovation and more specifically, platform ecosystems. These trends have been amplified by the rise in technological solutions in recent years, specifically in e-commerce and digital transactions over the past year or two. For more on this,…

22 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

Office property market reels from remote-working trend

Covid-19 continues to weigh on the office property market as the pandemic has prompted more people to work from home. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam caught up with Stanlib's head of listed property funds, Keillen Ndlovu for his analysis on what this trend means for local property players.

21 Apr 2021 2AM 3 min

SA Cricket Determined to Run Itself Out

Michael Avery takes a look at the future of SA Cricket and the need to implement a system of good corporate governance within the sport

21 Apr 2021 2AM 27 min

What weighed on Pick n Pay’s annual results

Even though Pick n Pay had essential status during hard lockdown, restricted trade on cigarettes and alcohol at various times during the year cost the retailer R4bn in lost sales. This along with R200m spent on retrenchment costs led to a 21.4% decline in the group's annual headline earnings per…

21 Apr 2021 2AM 6 min

Discovery Bank's journey through the pandemic

Covid-19 has disrupted numerous industries and the banking sector has also felt the pinch. To unpack more on the bank's journey through the pandemic Alishia Seckam is joined by CEO of Discovery Bank.

21 Apr 2021 2AM 3 min

Why Octodec has opted to not pay a dividend

Diversified real estate investment trust Octodec has opted to withhold its interim dividend due to the uncertainty created by Covid-19. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Octodec MD Jeffrey Wapnick for more detail on the group's assessment of the current trading environment.

21 Apr 2021 2AM 5 min

Absa CEO exits due to strategic differences

Absa Bank CEO Daniel Mminele will step down at the end of this month after less than 16-months into his tenure. The parties have cited strategic differences as the driving force behind the separation. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam unpacked the development and what it means for the company with…

20 Apr 2021 2AM 8 min

PSG Group’s portfolio weathers COVID-19 storm

PSG Group says its investee companies have delivered a solid performance and displayed resilience during a challenging period. The comments accompanied PSG’s year-end results and Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to CEO Piet Mouton for more detail.

20 Apr 2021 2AM 5 min

Global minimum tax proposal misses the mark

Corporate taxation is one of the thorniest issues in international economic policy. Janet Yellen, US President Joe Biden’s treasury secretary, and a former head of the Fed weighed in when she grabbed the attention of the occupants of corner offices worldwide with a speech to the Chicago Council on Global…

20 Apr 2021 2AM 25 min

How to ensure sustainable infrastructure development

The private sector just might be buying into government's infrastructure plan. That’s as investors consider the returns that come with allocating capital to sustainable infrastructure projects. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam discussed some of the benefits with RMB's investment strategist Elena Ilkova.

20 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

NUM demands 15% wage hike from Eskom ​

The National Union on Mine workers and the National Union of Metal Workers SA, have asked Eskom for above inflation wage increases. The unions want a 15% wage hike from the power utility. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Khangela Baloyi, NUM's Energy Sector Co-Ordinator for more.

19 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

Why Imperial Logistics plans to sharpen its Africa focus

Imperial Logistics is letting go of its international businesses in order to grow its African footprint and the group's South American shipping unit is the latest to be sold off for R1.3bn. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Mohammed Akoojee, CEO of Imperial Logistics for an update on the…

19 Apr 2021 2AM 7 min

How B4SA to plans to help with South Africa’s vaccination drive

Business for South Africa is gearing up to help the country with its vaccination drive. The group is hoping to vaccinate 163 000 people a day. This comes as its mobilises the private sector to administer shots at pharmacies, employer premises and large-scale sites developed by medical-insurance providers. Business Day…

16 Apr 2021 2AM 7 min

Covid-19 Business Watch: The week in review

It's been an important week in the continued battle against the Covid pandemic, with the J&J vaccine facing a hurdle that appears to be nothing more than a storm in a teacup. While today, the second phase of the country’s vaccination strategy kicked off with electronic registration for over 60s…

16 Apr 2021 2AM 23 min

SAA appoints Thomas Kgokolo as interim CEO

SAA has appointed Thomas Kgokolo as CEO on an interim basis. The appointment takes SAA's business rescue process one step closer to completion. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to Geoffrey Qhena, Interim Board Chair of SAA for more.

15 Apr 2021 2AM 6 min

What does Q2 hold for the JSE?

Global markets have continued to recover from last year's crash, hitting record highs in the first quarter as sentiment was driven by hopes of a vaccine led recovery. The JSE followed suit with the all share gaining 9.93% in the first three months of the year. Business Day TV's Alishia…

15 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

Can social impact bonds transform SA's social services?

Intellidex has launched a report that assessed the impact of the country's first two social impact bonds, namely Bonds4Jobs and the Impact Bond Innovation Fund. Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam unpacked the findings with Zoheb Khan, Social Economy Research Manager at Intellidex.

15 Apr 2021 2AM 6 min

Supercharging the Battery Minerals Value Chain

The world of mobility is rapidly changing. The market for electric vehicle (EVs), in all their forms, is growing exponentially. Combined with technological disruptions in the energy space, the rise of EVs puts battery technologies at the core of sustainable development. Multiple technologies and chemistries, with their respective advantages and…

15 Apr 2021 2AM 25 min

February retail sales beat analysts expectations

Retail sales bounced back in February coming in 2.3% higher on an annual basis. The uptick was mainly driven by sales of textiles, clothing and footwear, as well as sales at general dealers.​ Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam unpacked the print with Nedbank CIB's Reezwana Sumad.

14 Apr 2021 2AM 4 min

Sasol plots green future

Sasol is working towards a low carbon future.​ The chemicals group has announced two green hydrogen initiatives and Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam spoke to CEO Fleetwood Grobler for more detail.

14 Apr 2021 2AM 6 min