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Vaccines, lies and damn statistics

“A departure from principle in one instance becomes a precedent for a second, that second for a third, and so on 'til the bulk of society is reduced to mere automatons of misery, to have no sensibilities left but for sinning and suffering...and the forehorse of this frightful team is…

22 Jan 2021 1AM 26 min

Why low interest rates bode well for property sector

The MPC at its first meeting for 2021 decided to keep interest rates at record lows and this could bode well for the residential property sector. Business Day TV discussed this in detail with Kobus Lamprecht from Rode & Associates.​

21 Jan 2021 1AM 3 min

SARB MPC Preview

The Reserve Bank’s first interest rate decision of the year is eagerly anticipated with some of the high frequency data pointing to an economic slowdown from the initial jump we saw as last year’s hard lockdown was eased. Michael Avery speaks to Brian Kantor, head of the research institute at…

21 Jan 2021 1AM 25 min

Stocks to watch in 2021

2020 was a gruelling year for investors as markets dealt with the fallout from Covid-19. But now that some calm has returned, what stocks are offering value? Business Day TV caught up with Cannon Asset Managers CEO Adrian Saville to find out.

20 Jan 2021 1AM 4 min

Will Biden look favourably on SA?

President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in today making him the 46th president of the United States. So what can we expect from the new leader and what will his approach be to SA? Business Day TV spoke to John Stremlau from Wits University's International Relations Department for his take…

20 Jan 2021 1AM 8 min

Investors’ guide to the galaxy in 2021

Don’t panic! Today marks 300 days of the Covid-induced Lockdown in South Africa. We’ve experienced one of the most severe sell-offs in market history with three of the worst trading days recorded (historically) in March alone, as well as the shortest bear market recorded (spanning over just 33 days), and…

20 Jan 2021 1AM 26 min

Sobering effects of SA's liquor sales ban

SAB and Consol Glass have pulled billions worth of capital investments into the country in response to the ban on alcohol sales. This as the companies incur daily losses due to government regulations in this regard. Business Day TV spoke to Richard Rivett-Carnac, Vice President of Finance at SAB and…

19 Jan 2021 1AM 14 min

Covid 19 amplifies ESG role of non-executive directors

As we ease into 2021, it’s clear the Covid crisis is far from over and companies still face tremendous challenges this year as we wait for a vaccine. Boards and non-executive directors are being asked to consider what businesses should look like, to reflect on what the organisation’s purpose is,…

19 Jan 2021 1AM 25 min

Why mining production remains in the doldrums

Mining production continued its downward trend in November with the industry's output contracting 11.6% year-on-year. Business Day TV unpacked the print with Seleho Tsatsi from Anchor Capital.

19 Jan 2021 1AM 3 min

Covid 19 amplifies ESG role of non-executive directors

As we ease into 2021, it’s clear the Covid crisis is far from over and companies still face tremendous challenges this year as we wait for a vaccine. Boards and non-executive directors are being asked to consider what businesses should look like, to reflect on what the organisation’s purpose is,…

19 Jan 2021 1AM 25 min

Why did the rand start off the week on the backfoot?

The local unit kicked off the week on a softer note, as the dollar proved to be resilient. This was mainly supported by weak US economic data and rising coronavirus cases that dampened growth prospects. Business Day TV discussed some of the trends currently at play in the forex markets…

18 Jan 2021 1AM 3 min

Is it a smart move to raise taxes to help pay for vaccines?

Treasury says it’s committed to supporting South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine drive by funding the programme and this could mean an increase in taxes. Business Day TV spoke to Sharon Smulders, Project Director of Tax Advocacy at Saica for her take on the potential move.

18 Jan 2021 1AM 8 min

Grapes of Wrath

During this pandemic few issues have stirred as much heated and emotive debate, and provided a glimpse of the ruling parties innate authoritarian tendencies, than the banning of the sale of alcohol. The industry is wilting with job losses mounting up and downstream, while doctors welcomed the extra ICU capacity,…

18 Jan 2021 1AM 26 min

Is there hope for South Africa’s economy?

2021 has got off to a grim start for South Africa with a surge in Covid-19 infections straining the local healthcare system and prompting the government to tighten lockdown restrictions. Amidst this, Eskom has also indicated that power supply is under pressure and as a result load-shedding has made a…

15 Jan 2021 1AM 7 min

What are the opportunities within the property sector for investors?

Investors have many questions around the property sector in Africa, where economic declines due to Covid-19 have also impacted the industry over the past year. Business Day TV talks to Gerhard Zeelie, Divisional Executive of Property Finance Africa at Nedbank CIB on the realities and opportunities across the various property…

14 Jan 2021 1AM 4 min

Is SA facing a Covid-19 vaccine crisis?

South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) says that it’s become clear that the country doesn’t have a concrete plan to access Covid-19 vaccines and this spells a looming crisis for the country. Business Day TV caught up with the DA’s shadow minister for health Siviwe Gwarube for…

14 Jan 2021 1AM 6 min

Government under fire for Covid-19 vaccine plan

Government is under fire for its Covid-19 vaccine strategy. Experts believe that the plan sets out unrealistic targets as the state is hoping to inoculate two thirds of the population by the end of the year in order to achieve herd immunity but South Africa is yet to receive any…

14 Jan 2021 1AM 8 min

Animal Spirits Reflate

Michael Avery speaks to Chris Holdsworth, chief investment strategist at Investec Wealth and Investment about the rising Covid numbers, the spectre of inflation and what to expect in the year ahead.

14 Jan 2021 1AM 24 min

What will 2021 hold for M&A activity?

Despite a rebound in merger and acquisition activity in the second half of 2020, Herbert Smith Freehills ​remains cautious about its outlook. The Global law firm believes many of last year's uncertainties are likely to weigh on activity this year. Business Day TV discussed this in more detail with Rudolph…

13 Jan 2021 1AM 4 min

Why the Ters benefit must be reinstated

The recent move by President Cyril Ramaphosa to tighten lockdown restrictions has had a negative impact on many businesses, particularly those in the hospitality industry, and so labour is calling on government to extend the wage protection scheme administered by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). Business Day spoke to Matthew…

13 Jan 2021 1AM 6 min