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Secure Your Retirement

There’s a lot of dross out there masquerading as retirement advice. There’s also a lot of fear if you’re making the transition to retirement now, or are currently drawing down on your living annuity, due to the Covid crash in March and the uncertainty brought about by the pandemic. Michael…

8 Oct 2020 2AM 25 min

Can the mining industry help spur growth?

The 8th Joburg Indaba is currently underway and comes as government pins it’s hopes on the mining sector to reigniting economic growth. Business Day TV spoke to Roger Baxter, the CEO of the Minerals Council of SA for his take on the industry’s prospects.

7 Oct 2020 2AM 7 min

Unions embark on a nationwide strike

Trade union federations have taken their grievances to the streets with a nationwide strike. The aim is to draw attention to socio-economic issues impacting citizens, chief amongst those, corruption and unemployment. Business Day TV spoke to Matthew Parks, Parliamentary Co-ordinator for Cosatu for his take on how things played out.

7 Oct 2020 2AM 7 min

Spotting opportunities on the JSE

Despite the JSE falling short when compared to its international peers, Nedbank CIB still sees buying opportunities on a few fronts. Business Day TV caught up with the Avinash Kalkapersad from Nedbank CIB to discuss more of the detail.

7 Oct 2020 2AM 4 min

SME v Start-up

In the wake of last week’s jobs bloodbath reports, which put South Africa’s jobs lost due to Covid 19 at anywhere between 2,2 and 2,8 million, effectively wiping out a decade’s worth of job growth, the temptation is to say all we need to do is focus on small businesses…

7 Oct 2020 2AM 25 min

Why SAA should partner with Ethiopian Airlines

South Africa should preserve SAA and look to partner the carrier with Ethiopian Airlines, according to a study by African Aviation which was commissioned for ANC MPs. Business Day TV spoke to Nick Fadugba, the CEO of African Aviation and the author of the study to find out what factored…

6 Oct 2020 2AM 9 min

Why credit applications are being rejected

The rejection rate for credit applications hit a record high during lockdown, according to data from the National Credit Regulator. Business Day TV spoke to Bongani Gwexe, supervisor for statistics and research as the National Credit Regulator for his take on what this suggests about the financial wellness of SA's…

6 Oct 2020 2AM 6 min

Powering a mining-led economic recovery

In 2020, the total market cap of JSE listed mining companies increased to R1,28 trillion from R840 billion. A R439 billion or 52%, YOY, increase from 2019, largely attributed to the increase in market capitalisation of companies within the gold and PGM sectors. This is one of the key highlights…

6 Oct 2020 2AM 26 min

How will the US election impact financial markets?

The US election has come into sharp focus as voters will head to the polls in just under a month but how will the outcome impact financial markets? Business Day TV touched base with RMB's John Cairns to find out.

6 Oct 2020 2AM 3 min

Emerging markets recover from initial Covid-19 blow

Emerging markets were dealt a blow this year, as the Covid-19 pandemic fuelled an economic fallout. Business Day TV spoke to Simon Quijano-Evans from Gemcorp ​Capital, for a recap of emerging markets' performance over the past three quarters, as well as the outlook for those economies.

5 Oct 2020 2AM 4 min

Gautrain workers down tools over wage dispute

The Gautrain is embroiled in a wage dispute. Workers affiliated with the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa, have embarked on an indefinite strike, after the parties failed to find common ground on wage increases. Business Day TV spoke to Gautrain spokesperson Kasagee Nayager for more detail.

5 Oct 2020 2AM 5 min

Business process outsourcing a rare success story

As South Africa looks for growth engines in the wake of the Covid 19 cataclysm we often talk of infrastructure as the major lever we have to pull. But another industry is flying quietly under the radar and could offer some more hope in a country desperately searching for small…

5 Oct 2020 2AM 23 min

Land redistribution back on the agenda

South Africa’s land reform process is taking shape. The government is availing 700,000 hectares of underutilized or vacant state land, to assist black emerging farmers. The move, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, is vital to not only address historical injustices but to also safeguard food security. Business Day TV spoke…

5 Oct 2020 2AM 9 min

Low emission development strategy underpins just transition

Cabinet has approved a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, but it still plans to burn coal on this date. The government called the low emission development strategy (LEDS) “the beginning of our journey towards ultimately reaching a net zero economy by 2050”. Michael Avery…

2 Oct 2020 2AM 25 min

Key countries excluded from SA border openings

South Africa has decided to open its boarders under lockdown level one but tourists from high-risk countries still won’t be allowed entry, among them are the US, UK and France. This could weigh on the tourism industry, as travelers from these countries have traditionally been some of the highest spending…

1 Oct 2020 2AM 7 min

Car makers need government’s help to revive the industry

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa) has asked government to reduce taxes on new vehicle purchases as part of a proposed stimulus package for the industry. Business Day TV spoke to Naamsa CEO Mike Mabasa about what these measures will mean for car makers.

1 Oct 2020 2AM 5 min

Labour Market Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II. Its containment measures (lockdown) have caused unprecedented disruption on economies and labour markets. Informal workers in South Africa and the world over bore a disproportionate burden of these social distancing measures. A study conducted by an academic consortium…

1 Oct 2020 2AM 25 min

Executive pay back in the spotlight

Woolworths' former CEO Ian Moir has been rewarded with over R43 milion, as part of his farewell package. Moir's exit package, in light of Woolworths performance under his tenure, has thrust the issues of executive pay and misaligned remuneration, back into the spotlight. Business Day TV spoke to Tracey Davies,…

1 Oct 2020 2AM 7 min

Covid-19 Business Watch : Steeling for a fight

AMSA announced yesterday that it would restart the second blast furnace at its Vanderbijlpark operations in January due to higher steel demand. But there is a broader question here about whether we need to protect our primary steel industry to the detriment of downstream manufacturers? Michael Avery is joined by…

30 Sep 2020 2AM 27 min

Icasa to finally issue spectrum ITAs

The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) says it will publish invitations to apply (ITAs) for the licensing process for the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN) and the International Mobile Telephony (IMT) spectrum by no later than Friday. Business Day TV caught up with Nedbank CIB's Preshendran Odayar for more…

30 Sep 2020 2AM 3 min