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
39 Episodes
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Bizskoops - 4 December 2025

Are you ready for the latest skoop on this week's Bizskoops? On this week's Bizskoops, we explored key economic trends shaping Africa and South Africa’s unique position. We began with insights from Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis, who shared his views on why South Africa’s growth outlook…
3 Dec 11 min

Bizskoops - 27 November 2025

On the show today … # South Africa may soon introduce new tax on online gambling # Government is moving ahead with a new Butterfly Strategy to diversify trade The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of Black Friday # In international business news… Canada’s Prime Minister is in…
27 Nov 8 min

Bizskoops - 20 November 2025

On the show today … # South Africa’s credit ratings saw a significant positive development last week # Inflation is up zero-point-one percent month-on-month # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about good news in terms of the country's economy this past week # In international business news… Judge rules Meta…
20 Nov 12 min

Bizskoops - 13 November 2025

On the show today … # We focus on this afternoon’s medium term budget statement # Statistics South Africa reported an improvement in the country’s unemployment rate The economist Waldo Krugell talks about this afternoon’s budget # In international business news… Asian equities saw significant foreign outflows in the first…
13 Nov 9 min

Bizskoops - 06 November 2025

On the show today … # South Africa could receive a credit rating upgrade from S&P # The Chinese automaker Changan has officially entered the South African market # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about why it is such good news that South Africa was removed from the Financial Action…
6 Nov 9 min

Bizskoops - 30 October 2025

On the show today … # South Africa will need trillions to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy # The National Department of Health has proposed funding options to establish the National Health Insurance # In international business news… Amazon Web Services will invest at least five billion dollars in…
30 Oct 12 min

Bizskoops - 23 October 2025

On the show today … # Inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target range # The average standard of living in South Africa is projected to fall further # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about spending your money on experiences # In international business news… The USA and Australia signed…
23 Oct 9 min

Bizskoops - 16 October 2025

On the show today … # Moody’s Ratings expects South Africa’s economy to grow # The declining US dollar is currently benefitting the South African Rand The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the current Gold bull run # In international business news… China wants to boost high-tech manufacturing #…
16 Oct 10 min

Bizskoops - 9 October 2025

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed the establishment of an Economic War Room in the Presidency # Policy uncertainty in South Africa has reached a record high # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about economic indicators and the so-called Second China Shock # In international…
9 Oct 10 min

Bizskoops - 2 October 2025

On the show today … # The South African Revenue Service is falling short of its goal to collect extra revenue this year # South Africa’s negative consumer confidence is a concern # The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the recent consumer confidence figures # In international business news…
2 Oct 14 min

Bizskoops - 18 September 2025

On the show today … # The Annual consumer price inflation falls slightly in August # The South Africa’s car sector faces growing challenges The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the GDP figures that were release last week # In international business news… Microsoft is set to invest in the…
18 Sep 9 min

Bizskoops - 11 Sepetember 2025

On the show today … # President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed support for the incoming state-owned Postbank # South Africa’ GDP surprised on the upside # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the economics of sport # In international business news… A federal judge has temporarily blocked US President Donald…
11 Sep 9 min

Bizskoops - 4 September 2025

On the show today … # There are still roadblocks preventing the rand from reaching its fair value # Factory activity in South Africa slipped back into contraction in August # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the affordability of government debt # In international business news… There are signs…
4 Sep 9 min

Bizskoops - 28 August 2025

On the show today … # South Africa remains Africa’s largest wealth market # South Africa’s rail sector is entering a new era # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the current state of the US economy # In international business news… Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on India have…
28 Aug 9 min

Bizskoops - 21 August 2025

On the show today … # The Consumer Price Index for July is up to three-point-five percent # Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis talks about the country’s unemployment crisis # The economist Waldo Krugell talks about the export support package in reaction to the 30 percent USA…
21 Aug 9 min

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
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